SR TECH - SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

Commuter subsidy

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital in downtown Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Sr. Special Procedures Technologist for the Interventional Lab. The role requires proficiency in general diagnostic radiology and neuro/vascular interventional exams, performed under radiologist direction.

The candidate should hold AMA-sponsored Radiologic Technology training and ARRT registration, with strong patient-care skills and the ability to work across life stages in a dynamic academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology.
• 5 years’ experience as radiology technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform as scrub technician in the Special Procedures/Interventional Lab.
• Proficient in general diagnostic radiology, neuro and vascular interventional exams.
• Provides patient care across lifespan with age-appropriate needs.
• Operates imaging equipment per manufacturer specifications.
• Assists radiologists in performing imaging examinations.
• If certified, may place PICC lines in Interventional lab under physician supervision.

Skills

Patient care & communication

Interventional scrub tech

Radiology imaging procedures

CPR / first aid

PICC line placement (certified)

Image reconstruction & PACS

ARRT certification

Education

AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

CR/PACS system

Sterile technique

Job description

Responsibilities

The mission of George Washington University Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as performing high in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer. GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers. www.gwhospital.com

GW Hospital is owned and operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Sr. Special Procedures Technologist - (IR)

Perform as scrub technician in the Special Procedures/Interventional Lab. The technologist must be proficient in all the areas of general diagnostic radiology, neuro and vascular interventional examinations in accordance with established protocols, as directed by the attending radiologist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Applies knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan. Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Assesses data reflective of each patient s status and interprets information needed to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his/her age-specific healthcare needs.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• $100 monthly commuter subsidy full timeand $50 for part-time
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and practice.
• 401(k) with company match up to6%
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up and across UHS subsidiaries.
• Employee discounts andmuch more!

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

Qualifications

Qualification

• Completion of AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology
• 5 years’ experience as radiology technologist

Skills

• Receives patients, explains procedures, and answers all patient questions and/or concerns pertaining to exam.
• Monitors and assist patients, before, during and after the examinations.
• Provides first aid and/or CPR to patients when necessary.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Performs as scrub technician in special procedures.
• Performs a variety of special imaging examinations using established or dictated protocols.
• Reconstructs images, archives and transfers information to the CR/PAC system, films and processes films using automatic film processor and/or laser camera.
• Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturer s specifications.
• Assists radiologists in performing a variety of imaging examinations using sterile techniques.
• If certified may place PICC lines in Interventional lab under the direction of a physician.
• Complete appropriate orders in RMS in a timely manner.
• Ensures proper order entry, to include correcting orders in SMS (POETS) and/or RMS.
• Perform quality control and maintain pertinent local, state, and federal records as applicable to different sections.

License/Certification:

• ARRT Registration and/or RCIS required. Current BLS certification. Other license/certification as required by specialty.
• Associates must comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulation and the ARRT Standards of Ethics

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.