Special Procedures Technologist Chief | SVH (Erie)
Highmark Health
- Erie, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform angio imaging per established protocols. Prepares for and assists the physician while performing procedures. Prepares contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice. (30%)
- Implements radiation and patient safety standards and provides technical expertise for development of protocols. (10%)
- Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols, and image distribution. Charges for supplies and maintains needed inventory for procedures. (20%)
- Assists in the management of human resources and non-labor expenses and activities for the department; maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by regulatory bodies. (40%)
- Assists with tech scheduling, orientation and hiring of tech staff.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Radiography Certification and Registration American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- CPR certification may be required upon hire.
- 3 years as a Special Procedures Technologist, preferably in Interventional Radiology.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI)