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$10,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment for new hires.

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

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology (RT-R) or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (RCIS) or certified/licensed as a Paramedic in the state of Pennsylvania with current credentialing maintained. Bachelor of Science in health care related filed accepted but not required.

• 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:

Radiologic Technologist (RT-R). RT-R plus CV certification or RCIS or Cardiovascular Technologist plus RCIS. CPR and ACLS certification is required.

• 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)

• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran