Cardiovascular Aide CMC

aah; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Technician to support the Cath lab and EP lab at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Illinois. The role involves patient care tasks, instrument handling, and data entry, with a 20-hour work week and compensation ranging from $18.85 to $28.30 per hour.

Requirements include a high school education or equivalent, 6 months to 1 year of patient care experience if possible, and CPR certification (to be obtained within 6 months if not already held).

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• CPR certification must be current or obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Proper removal and documentation of femoral arterial and venous sheath from patients.
• Transport patients to procedure recovery area and nursing units.
• Maintain adequate supplies and transport equipment for sterilization.
• Retrieval of supplies in a timely manner and manage patient data entry pre-procedure.
• Collaborate with Procedure/Recovery areas to ensure timely patient disposition.
• Promote patient safety by reporting issues through established channels.

Skills

Basic computer skills

CPR certification

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Department

36913 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Electrophysiology

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Part time FTE working in Cath lab and EP lab

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities

Clinical

1. 1)Proper removal and documentation of femoral arterial and venous sheath from patients.
2. 2)Transportation of patients to procedure recovery area and nursing units.
3. 3)Maintenance of adequate levels of supplies.
4. 4)Transport of equipment for sterilization.
5. 5)Timely retrieval of supplies.
6. 6)Maintenance of patient film/CD library.
7. 7)Assist in patient data entry into WITT system pre-procedure.
8. 8)Work in close collaboration with Procedure/Recovery area for assistance in timely patient disposition.
9. 9)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.

Educational

1. 1)Maintenance of CPR certification.
2. 2)Participate in departmental education programs, staff meetings and process improvement initiatives.

Education/Experience Required

High school education or equivalent. 6 months-1year of patient care experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Basic computer skills.

CPR certification (If incumbent does not have CPR certification, he/she must obtain it within 6 months of employment).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Good organizational skills. The ability to work unsupervised. Ability to function in a high stress environment. Ability to lift and move heavy patients. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work flexible hours and work on an on-call basis. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014. 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, and Short- 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.