What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Technologist position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Job Description : UPMC Shadyside is hiring a casual Interventional Technologist to join the team! The schedule will consist of daylight hours Monday - Friday between 8am - 4 : 30pm with weekends and Holidays. \n Whether you are an experienced imaging professional looking to pick up extra hours or a new graduate eager to apply your education, this could be your opportunity! \n Responsibilities : \n\nAdministers contrast in accordance with assigned protocols under the direction of the proceduralist.\nDemonstrate proper positioning and appropriate radiographic techniques for all interventional procedures. Exhibits a clear understanding of correct patient preparation, equipment operations and patient monitoring systems.\nIdentifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures.\nReviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.\nDocuments patient history in electronic record as required.\nFosters an environment that supports aseptic technique during procedures and patient safety with the incorporation of a time-out process.\nDemonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.\nEnsures all exams within his / her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.\nDemonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect.\nAble to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.\nSupport other departments performing general radiographic procedures, if needed.\n\n \n\tGraduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.\n\n\n \nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances : \n\n\n\tARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist is required.\n\tCPR or BLS Required.\n\tCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.\n\tARRT Certificate\n\tBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\n\tAct 34\n\t\n\tUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran\n\n
