Invasive Cardiac Tech Adv (Cardiac Cath Lab ) Full-Time (Upmc Passavant)

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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

• 4 10-hour shifts per week between 7am

• 5:30pm

• Employees work 10-hour shifts that may continue past the scheduled time to accommodate patients procedures

• Self-scheduling among team members

• On-call shifts required to cover nights, weekends and holidays

• Off 6 weekends per 8-week schedule

• Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

Purpose:

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills as well as educate others in their areas of expertise. Serves as a resource for new hires and students

• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and perform services at other facilities including on call responsibility

• Performs all job responsibilities of an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist II

• Works as team member within assigned area to expedite patient care efficiently by demonstrating excellent communication and customer service skills. Effectively communicates with physicians, co-workers, managers, and patients in assigned sites and/or departments

• Completes yearly project designed for the service line and or for implementation at the system level, content agreed upon with management. Content areas include but not limited to: evidence-based practice change; service line workgroup leadership; quality improvement; research.

• Demonstrate mastery of all equipment utilized for procedures

• Active role in inventory management as assigned. Assures that annual lead apron testing is completed

• Active participation in quality improvement activities for department as well as system level workgroups

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RCIS).

• 2 years of experience in invasive cardiology, vascular and/or electrophysiology.

• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran