Invasive Cardiac Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is seeking an Invasive Cardiac Technologist to perform advanced imaging procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, with independence and clinical judgment. A generous sign-on bonus ($10,000) is offered with a 2-year work commitment.

All experience levels will be considered and placed on the appropriate career ladder. Expect responsibilities including image coding, PACS tracking, patient interaction with compassion, strict protocols, contrast administration, and collaboration

Qualifications

• ARRT RT-R or RCIS credential required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required within orientation.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS).
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Certificates / ACLS / BLS as listed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all images within area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through the PACS, and correctly archived and billed; maintains CE and competency requirements.
• Interacts with patients and co-workers with care, dignity and respect; works as a team within the department.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and applies universal protocol; reviews orders and documents history in electronic record.
• Maintains point-of-care testing standards, including daily quality control for devices used in procedures.
• Communicates procedures clearly to patients to alleviate fears and gain cooperation.
• Positions and uses radiographic techniques correctly; ensures patient prep, equipment operation and monitoring.
• Demonstrates competency in first assist position.
• Promotes aseptic technique and time-out processes for patient safety.
• Administers contrast under direction of the procedure physician.
• Provides stand-by call coverage as scheduled; supports multiple departments as needed.
• Practices radiation safety and documents patient exposure in the electronic record.

Skills

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Radiologic imaging procedures

PACS knowledge

Radiation safety

Education

ARRT RT-R or RCIS

CPR certification

ACLS certification (required within orientation)

Tools

PACS

Job description

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2 year work commitment.

UPMC Hamot is seeking a skilled Invasive Cardiac Technologist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will perform imaging procedures at an advanced technical level, demonstrating independence, judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality patient care within our Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

Join UPMC Hamot and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional cardiovascular care to our community.

All levels of experience considered. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate level of the career ladder based on experience and leader discretion.

• An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services: An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services - My Career at UPMC (https://mycareer.upmc.com/an-inside-look-at-upmc-imaging-services/)

• Career Areas, Imaging: Imaging Careers at UPMC (https://careers.upmc.com/imaging/)

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Maintains point of care testing standards, including daily quality control, for devices used for procedures

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Administers contrast under the direction of the procedure physician

• 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

• Provides stand by call coverage, as scheduled, in accordance with system-wide stand by call procedure/policy

• 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.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required.

CPR certification is required. ACLS certification is desired upon hire. Successful completion of ACLS certification required within orientation period.

ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer. BLS is required within 30 days of hire/transfer

• ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology OR ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Echocardiograph and Ultrasound

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran