Cardiovascular Laboratory Specialist - Arrythmia Center

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technician in Illinois to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in the CV/Cath/EP Lab, with focus on electrophysiology procedures.

The role requires EKG interpretation, RCIS/RCES/IBHRE certification within 24 months, and BLS plus ACLS within 6 months. 36 hours weekly, day shift, on-call for holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• EKG interpretation competency and hemodynamics interpretation.
• Cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology lab experience preferred.
• Allied health professional experience in cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and arrhythmias in the CV/Cath/EP Lab.
• Supports care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, and EP device/ablation procedures.
• Provides mentoring to new staff as experience increases.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a health science program (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing)

RCIS/RCES/IBHRE certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification within 6 months of employment

Job description

Department:

36913 Navicent Health Medical Center - Electrophysiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7a-7p, day shift, varies. Holidays and weekends covered with on call coverage.

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

What You Will Do:

Under general supervision, assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the CV/Cath/EP Lab specializing in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, and EP devices and ablations. With increased experience provides resource and mentoring to new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.

What You Will Need:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a health science program (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). Must have documented competency in interpretation of EKG and hemodynamics. Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred. Allied health professional experience in cardiology preferred.
• RCIS, RCES, or IBHRE certification within 24 months of hire and remains in active status
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 6 months of employment.

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.