Invasive Cardiac Technologist - EP Lab
UPMC
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Erie, PA
Contract type: Full time
This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 with a 2 year work commitment.
All levels of experience considered. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate level of the career ladder based on experience and leader discretion.
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:
All levels of experience considered. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate level of the career ladder based on experience and leader discretion.
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 patient's 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.
- An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services: An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services - My Career at UPMC
- Career Areas, Imaging: Imaging Careers at UPMC
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS).
- 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 34
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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