Now offering a generous Sign-On Bonus for eligible hires!

　　Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a two-year work commitment!

　　Join us in the UPMC Mercy Invasive Cardiac Dept as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!

　　Schedule:

　　Five 8-hour shifts per week – 7:30am – 4:00pm and 8:00am – 4:30pm OT if cases run over.

　　You will have a rotating on-call requirement for nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　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.

　　Qualifications:

　　Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist (RCIS).

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required. CPR certification is required. ACLS certification is desired upon hire. Successful completion of ACLS certification required within orientation period.

　　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 Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology OR ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Echocardiograph and Ultrasound

　　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)

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　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran