Interventional Radiology Technologist / SEIU - E | AGH

Highmark Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technologist assists in setting up the interventional suite and performs various imaging procedures while maintaining aseptic techniques. They are also responsible for patient preparation, documentation, and ensuring radiation protection and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

You have an Associate's degree or certification from a technical school, along with Radiography Certification and Registration (ARRT). You are also expected to obtain Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI) within 24 months of hire, and maintain current CPR certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Radiography Certification and Registration (ARRT)

Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI)

CPR – American Heart Association

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Job Description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

Sign on Bonus Eligible $10,000 (2 year commitment)

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists in setting up the interventional suite with appropriate instruments and supplies. 15%

  • Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication, contrast, and specimen handling.15%

  • Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participates in the interventional space to assure correct patient and surgical site. 15%

  • Understands, anticipates, and adapts to interventional provider preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating interventional provider preference materials. 15%

  • Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image distribution. 15%

  • Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring. 15%

  • Implements radiation protection and patient safety standards. 10%

  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

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. Employees in an Interventional Radiology Technologist role (prior to September 1, 2024) who do not have a VI certification are not required to obtain it; employees in an Interventional Radiology Technologist role with existing VI certification are required to maintain active certifications.  Employees hired or transferred into the Interventional Radiology Technologist role after September 1, 2024, are also required to maintain active certifications. 

  • CPR – American Heart Association.

  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.

  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

  • Prior experience working as an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Highmark Health

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. More than 2,600 physicians and 21,000 employees serve the system's 14 hospitals as well as its ambulatory medical and surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, and hundreds of physician practice locations. AHN is a proud part of Highmark Health.
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