Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Tech - Sign-On Bonus

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a skilled cardiovascular cath lab nurse to provide highly technical care and assist physicians during procedures. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with teams.

The candidate should have strong lactation with the ability to teach procedures, lift and move patients, and respond quickly to on-call demands in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience; PTCA, EPS preferred.
• Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year.
• This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.
• Ability to teach procedures to the staff.
• Current License in IL as a RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT) ACLS, IABP, RCIS within two years of employment.
• The ability to function in a high stress environment, lift and move heavy patients and equipment, stand for long periods, wear lead apron (~18 lbs), and work flexible hours and on call basis.
• All cath lab staff must be able to respond to off hour call ins within thirty minutes of the pager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures.
• Participate in services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies.
• Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab.
• Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards.
• Assistance with new staff orientation within the department.
• Act as a role model within the department serving as a resource person for all clinical activities.
• Assisting in the development of new operating procedures.

Skills

Cath Lab Experience

PTCA

EPS

Education

AAS in RTR/RTN or equivalent

Illicit License: RTR/RTN/RCVT/Paramedic ACLS/IABP/RCIS

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a skilled cardiovascular cath lab nurse to provide highly technical care and assist physicians during procedures. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with teams.

The candidate should have strong lactation with the ability to teach procedures, lift and move patients, and respond quickly to on-call demands in a high-stress environment.