Interventional Radiology Technologist / SEIU - E | AGH

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This job performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Requirements

Minimum Associate's degree or Certification from a technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Radiography Certification and Registration (R ) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Within 24 months of hire.
CPR – American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Responsibilities

Assists in setting up the interventional suite with appropriate instruments and supplies.
Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication, contrast, and specimen handling.
Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participates in the interventional space to assure correct patient and surgical site.
Understands, anticipates, and adapts to interventional provider preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating interventional provider preference materials.
Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image distribution.
Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring.
Implements radiation protection and patient safety standards.
Other duties as assigned or requested.