Description
Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
$10,000 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment for new hires.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills as well as educate others in their areas of expertise. Serves as a resource for new hires and students
- Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and perform services at other facilities including on call responsibility
- Performs all job responsibilities of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist II
- Works as team member within assigned area to expedite patient care efficiently by demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills. Effectively communicates with physicians, co-workers, managers, and patients in assigned sites and/or departments
- Completes yearly project designed for the service line and or for implementation at the system level, content agreed upon with management. Content areas include but not limited to: evidence based practice change; service line workgroup leadership; quality improvement; research.
- Demonstrate mastery of all equipment utilized for procedures
- Active role in inventory management as assigned. Assures that annual lead apron testing is completed
- Active participation in quality improvement activities for department as well as system level workgroups
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RCIS) or certified/licensed as a Paramedic in the state of Pennsylvania with current credentialing maintained. Bachelor of Science in health care related filed accepted but not required.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an invasive cardiac tech. Must be able to work and support 2 specialties within invasive cardiology (cardiology, EP, PV, Hybrid, IR or Structural Heart). Must be able to utilize all the equipment necessary in the 2 specialties. Proficient with all POC testing. Must be able to be a preceptor for the specialties that they cover. Must receive a solid or higher on most recent evaluation or HSL evaluation
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Radiologic Technologist (RT-R). RT-R plus CV certification or RCIS or Cardiovascular Technologist plus RCIS. CPR and ACLS certification is required.
ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist or RCIS as a Cardiovascular Specialist is required. CPR certification is required. ACLS certification is desired upon hire. Successful completion of ACLS certification required within orientation period.
- 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 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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