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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Interventional Technologist to support our Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Shift Details:
- Four 10-hour shifts
- 7am - 5:30pm
- On-call shifts required 1-2 nights a week and rotating weekends
- Shifts will be further discussed during the interview
Responsibilities:
- Administers contrast in accordance with assigned protocols under the direction of the proceduralist.
- Demonstrate proper positioning and appropriate radiographic techniques for all interventional procedures.
- Exhibits a clear understanding of correct patient preparation, equipment operations and patient monitoring systems.
- 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.
- Fosters an environment that supports aseptic technique during procedures and patient safety with the incorporation of a time-out process.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation.
- Ensures 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.
- 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.
- Support other departments performing general radiographic procedures, if needed.