SR TECH - SPECIAL PROCEDURES

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Sr. Special Procedures Technologist to join the Interventional Radiology lab. The role requires strong skills in general radiology, neuro and vascular interventional exams, and adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities include scrubbing for procedures, image reconstruction, data transfer to CR/PAC/RMS systems, and assisting radiologists with sterile techniques. ARRT/RCIS and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology.
• 5 years’ experience as radiology technologist.
• ARRT Registration and/or RCIS required. Current BLS certification.
• Associates must comply with ARRT Rules and Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Scrub technician in the Special Procedures/Interventional Lab.
• Perform imaging exams using established protocols and sterile techniques.
• Reconstruct images and transfer data to PACS/RMS systems.
• Assist radiologists during interventional imaging procedures.

Skills

Patient care

CPR

Sterile technique

Imaging protocols

Interventional imaging

Education

AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

RMS

SMS (POETS)

CR/PAC system

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital is 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 $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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. 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. 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.

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 patients status and interprets information needed to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his/her age-specific healthcare needs.

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.

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 time and $50 for part-time
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and practice.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up and across UHS subsidiaries.
• Employee discounts and much more!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquarters located in King of Prussia, PA, and UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Qualification

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

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

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Transparency -

To encourage pay transparency, promote equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all its subsidiaries will comply with all applicate state and local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.