Cardiology tech - Experienced FT40 Days

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist for the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role involves imaging, monitoring, and support across diagnostic and interventional procedures, including complex device use and QA activities.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and staff to ensure patient safety, data accuracy and efficient lab operations. This full-time position requires 8- to 10-hour shifts with on-call potential.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years Diagnostic RT experience with Interventional Invasive Cardiology preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed RT in Illinois; BCLS and ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide competent technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization; follow standards.
• Operate imaging and monitoring equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Serve as scrub, circulator and monitor technician on a rotating basis.
• Assist with interventional devices including intra-aortic balloon pump.
• Collect and interpret hemodynamic data; ensure QA and image quality.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure reliable results.
• Oversee QA, film processing and imaging data transfer.

Educación

Accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Graduate of RT program

Able to provide for special needs & behaviors of age groups

Descripción del empleo

Department

36918 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Dayshift 10 hour days

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides competent, proficient technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cathertization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols1)Demonstrates competence in the operation of imaging, physiological monitoring and related equipment; performs basic troubleshooting for this equipment and quality assurance.2)Functions as scrub assistant, circulator and monitor technician on a rotating basis during procedures. Assists physician during interventional procedures with complex interventional devices including intra-aortic balloon pump.3)Collects, analyzes, and interprets hemodynamic and oximetric data.4)Anticipates needs of scrub team for sterile supplies, equipment connection and operation.5)Observes sterile technique when prepping, scrubbing, draping, assisting and circulating.6)Demonstrates competence in the operation of imaging, physiological monitoring, and related equipment; performs basic troubleshooting for this equipment.7)Processes digital imaging: titles and labels properly, demonstrates ability to view and transfer images.8)Communicates and collaborates with physicians, managers, support personnel and staff regarding technical issues to insure reliability of results and quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry9)Demonstrates competence in decentralized lab testing - assume responsibility for QA proficiency testing, etc.10)Performs road mapping call-up of interventional studies.The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides competent, proficient technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cathertization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols (Accountability A continued...)1)Assists with vascular software processing during peripheral studies.2)Sets up procedural table for chase blousing during peripheral studies.

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patient needs (under the supervision of physicians and Cath Lab Nursing personnel) within established departmental policies for scope of practice1)Performs basic patient assessment and preparation for procedures: monitors vital signs, heart rate/rhythm interpretation, O2 saturation, LOC; obtains pertinent patient medical information and enters in point of care system or procedural record pre and post procedure; monitors arterial and venous lines and their insertion sites; performs CPR, defibrillation and cardioversion as necessary; performs venipuncture for IV therapy.2)Provides for patient comfort and safety within procedural parameters3)Documents procedural events chronologically in the procedural record. Also, completes data base form with input from physician4)Performs post-procedure ACT determination, sheath removal and hemostasis according to established protocol5)Assists with implementation of hemostatic devices (perclose, angioseal).6)Assists with transport of monitored patients to Nursing Units7)Provides for the special needs and behaviors of specific age groups served8)Participates in developing and revising policy and proceduresThe Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist maintains a safe, organized and efficient work environment5)Removes clean, neat work areas6)Removes broken or malfunctioning equipment from service and labels as such, notifies Biomedical Engineering if equipment is non-contract7)Assists with overseeing film processing QA and processor maintenance8)Assists with Summit data base entry and inventory processing when necessary4)Maintains clean, neat work areas1)Complies with established radiation safety standard, OSHA safety standards and infection control standards/practices2)Maintains quality control of technical equipment according to protocol3)Identified equipment and supply needs for procedures in a timely mannerThe Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals1)Acts independently in making decisions on routing daily assignments2)Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change3)Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality4)Demonstrates cost-effective measures with awareness of cost of quality5)Maintains department-based mandatory education requirements6)Actively participates in staff meetings/attends monthly inservices7)Assists with development and revision of policies and procedures pertaining to technical matters8)Participates in CQI development projects (team performance plan)The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate with all customers1)Seeks to meet anticipated customer needs in both clinical and non-clinical situations2)Role-models behaviors supportive of cooperation and teamwork3)Supports open communication amongst all members of the healthcare teamThe Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides support and education to patients, families, and other healthcare team members1)Assesses learning needs of patients, family members and significant others2)Documents patient teaching in medical record3)Recognizes needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated4)Participates in community outreach by participation in annual Heart Fair5)Precepts Cardiology Fellows in operation of fluoroscope, C-arm and angiographic imaging techniques6)Presents inservices to Cath Lab staff on topics relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and hemostasis7)Precepts nurses and technologists in manual hemostasis and the muse of mechanical hemostatic devices8)Precepts new technologists and nurses in scrubbing, circulating and monitoring roles9)Acts as a resource for imaging and hemostasis techniqueThe Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist maintains professional growth, self- development objectives and skill enhancement1)Assesses own educational needs, planning and implementing strategies to meet knowledge deficiencies

Education/Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years Diagnostic RT experience with Interventional Invasive Cardiology experience preferred

• RT must be a graduate of

• Accredited school of Radiologic Technology

• Able to provide for the special needs & behaviors of specific age groups served

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate computer skills, film-processing skills, hemodynamic interpretation skills, basic patient assessment skills

• Knowledge of radiographic imaging and radiation safety

• Current RT license in State of Illinois

• BCLS certification ACLS within 3 months of hiring

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work staggered 8- or 10-hour shifts

• Ability to take call

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and difficult situations

• Exposed to blood and body fluids

• Exposed to radiation

• Ability to assist patients in transfer

• Ability to perform lifting, pulling and pushing activities related to patient positioning/transfer and stocking of supplies

• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.