What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Technologist position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Maryland is hiring a full-time Interventional Technologist to join their team!
This position is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment for eligible candidates!
This is a Monday through Friday, day shift position. There will also be an on-call rotation for evenings, nights, weekends & holidays.
UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally. Apply today to find out where your career can take you!
As an Interventional Technologist, you will perform imaging procedures competently using a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Support other departments performing general radiographic procedures, if needed.
- Fosters an environment that supports aseptic technique during procedures and patient safety with the incorporation of a time-out process.
- Administers contrast in accordance with assigned protocols under the direction of the proceduralist.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- *Performs other duties as assigned.