What are the responsibilities and job description for the Invasive Cardiac Technologist (Cardiac Cath Lab) position at UPMC?
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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Invasive Cardiac Technologist to support our Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the McCandless location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Shift Details:
- Monday - Friday
- Four 10-hour shifts 7am - 5:30pm
- On-call shifts required to cover nights, weekends and holidays
- Shifts will be further discussed during the interview
Responsibilities:
- Ensures all images are accurately coded, tracked in PACS, linked to the appropriate electronic record for archival and interpretation, and that all charges are entered correctly.
- Maintains required continuing education and competency standards.
- Builds positive relationships with patients and coworkers, demonstrating care, active listening, dignity, and respect.
- Works collaboratively within the department and across teams to support efficient patient care.
- Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and follows universal protocols during all procedures.
- Reviews patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols to ensure optimal data acquisition.
- Documents patient history in the electronic record as required.
- Maintains point-of-care testing standards, including daily quality control for procedural devices.
- Clearly communicates instructions and explains procedures to patients to ease concerns and encourage cooperation.
- Applies proper positioning and radiographic techniques for all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of patient preparation, equipment operation, and patient monitoring systems.
- Functions competently in the first assist role.
- Promotes aseptic technique, patient safety, and adherence to time-out procedures.
- Administers contrast under physician direction.
- Supports other departments as assigned.
- Maintains working knowledge of equipment and supplies.
- Provides standby call coverage as scheduled, in accordance with system-wide policies.
- Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients and staff, including proper use of shielding and monitoring devices, and documents patient radiation exposure in the electronic record.
- Responsibilities may vary based on job location.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000