Cardiac Cath Radiology Tech

5 Star Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Insight Chicago is seeking a Cardiac Cath Radiology Tech to operate radiographic equipment and obtain diagnostic images in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Special Procedures/Electrophysiology lab in Chicago. The role requires teamwork with physicians, RNs, and cardiovascular technicians, with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The position emphasizes radiation safety, sterile technique, and the ability to scrub and monitor during procedures, including on-call rotations for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating radiographic equipment and obtaining diagnostic images.
• Adjusts exposure techniques per safety guidelines.
• Positions patients for radiographic views using immobilization and protective equipment.
• Processes and archives images with correct labeling.
• Supports scrub role and procedure table planning.
• Assists as monitor person during procedures.
• Rotates on-call for emergencies.
• Understands radiation safety and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology

Image quality

Radiation safety

Teamwork

Job description

About the job Cardiac Cath Radiology Tech

We believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE!

Cardiac Cath Rad Tec performs a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic/x-ray equipment and making radiographs of designated parts of the body. Assists in all invasive procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Special Procedures/Electrophysiology lab. The staff in this position will work as part of a team with physician, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technicians. Hours of Operation: 7A-3:30P

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates responsibility for x-ray equipment and image quality in all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Adjusts equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Positions patients for certain anatomical view using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
• Accurately processes images, matched with appropriate labels and information for interpretation.
• Daily responsibility for checking that all procedures were properly transmitted and archived.
• Functions as a scrub person and a procedure table panner in all diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Functions as a monitor person in all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Rotates calls for all emergency and add-on procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiation safety and sterile techniques.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to downtime procedures.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs both essential and non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by CFMC.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of CFMC through behavior and attitude.
• Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching (4%)
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Paid time off
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.