Cardiovascular Tech III

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 109,459,000 - 164,188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech to support cardiology procedures at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Naperville ASC. This full-time role is 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with on-call shifts. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates and benefits are provided.

Requirements include 2+ years in the cath lab, RTR/RTN/RCVT license, ACLS, and RCIS within two years. Lifting up to 35 lbs and ability to work in a high-stress setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cardiac cath lab experience.
• Proficiency in PTCA; EPS preferred; holds RTR/RTN license.
• ACLS and RCIS within 2 years of employment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; high-stress environment capable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures.
• Participate in in-services and continuing education to stay current.
• Ensure quality control across the lab and patient safety.
• Assist with new staff orientation and act as a resource.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

PTCA/EPS proficiency

RTR/RTN license

ACLS

Lift up to 35 lbs

Education

AAS in RTR or RTN license

Tools

RCIS training

Job description

Job Details

Department: 36918 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech position that will support cardiology procedures at both Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Naperville Freedom Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days of Operations: 4 - 10hr shifts per week. Mon-Fri. Departments closed on weekends and holidays.

On-Call requirement: Must be able to arrive at Good Samaritan Hospital within 30 minutes for cardiac interventional call. Typically, 5-10 call shifts per month.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30; $5,000 sign-on bonus!* *External candidates

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Contract: Full time

Position Requirements

• ~Minimum of 2 years cardiac cath lab experience.
• ~Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred , with an AAS in RTR, or RTN license.
• or a minimum of 5years experience as RTR or RTN experience 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 treated, i.e., normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
• ~Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• ~Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.
• ~Ability to teach procedures to the staff.
• ~Current License in the state of IL as a RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT~P)~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 of time, wearing lead apron (approx. 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 going off.
• ~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.

Accountabilities

• Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures
• Participate in 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

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
• 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 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care