Invasive Cardiac Technologist

UPMC; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UPMC Memorial in York is seeking an Invasive Cardiac Technologist to support the Cath Lab. The role offers full-time employment with flexible schedules: a 4-day week with 10-hour shifts or 5-day week with 8-hour shifts, plus rotating on-call coverage. Sign-on bonus available for eligible hires.

The technologist will perform imaging procedures with independence, ensuring patient safety, radiation protection, and accurate data documentation throughout interventional and diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications

• Performs imaging procedures at technical level with independent judgment
• Uses two patient identifiers and universal protocol for procedures
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients to reduce anxiety
• Collaborates with patients and colleagues to expedite care
• Maintains point-of-care testing standards and quality control
• Assists as needed and performs standby call coverage as scheduled
• Administers contrast under physician supervision
• Demonstrates first assist competency
• Maintains aseptic technique and patient safety with time-out process
• Adheres to radiation safety practices and documents exposure
• Positions and uses radiographic techniques correctly for diagnostic/interventional procedures
• Supports other departments as needed and ensures proper equipment operation
• Ensures all images are coded and linked in PACS and charges captured
• Maintains ongoing education and competency

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients using two identifiers and follows universal protocol.
• Explains procedures to patients to ease fears and gain cooperation.
• Interacts with patients and staff with care, respect, and teamwork.
• Maintains point-of-care testing standards and daily quality control.
• Provides stand-by call coverage as scheduled.
• Administers contrast under physician direction.
• Demonstrates competency in first assist position.
• Supports aseptic technique and patient safety with time-out processes.
• Practices radiation safety and documents exposure.
• Performs proper patient positioning and radiographic technique.
• Supports other departments and operates equipment as needed.
• Ensures images are coded and archived in PACS and charges are entered.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Two identifiers

Universal protocol

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Radiation safety

Stand-by call coverage

Contrast administration

First assist competency

Aseptic technique

PACS coding

Image archiving

Continuing education

Tools

PACS system

Job description

UPMC is seeking an Invasive Cardiac Technologist to support the Cath LabatUPMC Memorial

Location: UPMC Memorial

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexibility to choose between a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or a 5-day work week with 8-hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. (Rotating on-call requirement to cover weekday off shifts, holidays or weekends).

We are currently offering a Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires

Purpose: Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently
• Maintains point of care testing standards, including daily quality control, for devices used for procedures.
• Provides stand by call coverage, as scheduled, in accordance with system-wide stand by call procedure/policy.
• Administers contrast under the direction of the procedure physician.
• Demonstrates competency in functioning in the first assist position.
• Fosters an environment that supports aseptic technique during procedures and patient safety with the incorporation of a time-out process.
• Practices with attentiveness to radiation safety for the patient as well as others in the procedure room including appropriate use of lead shielding and monitoring devices. Assures documentation of patient radiation exposure in electronic record.
• Demonstrate proper positioning and appropriate radiographic techniques for all diagnostic and interventional procedures. Exhibits a clear understanding of correct patient preparation, equipment operations and patient monitoring systems.
• Support other departments as directed or assigned. Must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the operation of both equipment and supplies. Some responsibilities may not be applicable due to specific job locations.
• Ensures all images within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through the PACS, and are properly networked to appropriate electronic record for archival and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the procedures performed. Maintains continuing education and competency requirements for position.