Invasive Cardiac Technologist - EP Lab (Multiple Opportunities)

$15,000 - $88,317/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Erie, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Erie, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Invasive Cardiac Technologist position in the EP Lab at UPMC Hamot is a full-time role that requires performing imaging procedures at a technical level without the need for constant supervision. The technologist will be responsible for a variety of technical procedures that necessitate independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. This role is crucial in ensuring that all imaging processes are executed efficiently and accurately, contributing to optimal patient care and safety. In this position, the technologist will ensure that all images are properly coded and tracked through the PACS system, ensuring they are networked to the appropriate electronic records for archival and interpretation. The role also involves maintaining continuing education and competency requirements, demonstrating a strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers, and fostering a caring and respectful environment. The technologist will work collaboratively within the department and across other departments to expedite patient care effectively. The responsibilities include identifying patients using two patient identifiers, reviewing patient history, and assessing physician orders while applying departmental protocols for optimal data acquisition. The technologist will also maintain point of care testing standards, communicate instructions clearly to patients, and demonstrate proper positioning and radiographic techniques for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, the role requires competency in functioning as a first assist during procedures, administering contrast under physician direction, and ensuring patient safety through aseptic techniques and radiation safety practices. The position also includes providing standby call coverage as scheduled and practicing attentiveness to radiation safety for both patients and staff in the procedure room. Documentation of patient radiation exposure in electronic records is also a critical aspect of this role.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• ACLS certification is desired upon hire.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus of $15,000 with a 2 year work commitment.