Cardiovascular Technologist ASC

Hugh Chatham Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Naperville, IL is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist to support the Cardiac Cath Lab, performing technical and bedside tasks with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, an AAS in Radiography or Radiologic Technology, and RTR/RTN licensure with ACLS/BLS certifications, ensuring readiness for complex procedures and patient education responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
• RTR or RTN license in the practicing state; ACLS/BLS certification.
• Associate degree in Radiography or Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures following protocols.
• Prepares patients for outpatient cardiovascular procedures with documentation and testing coordination.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff to deliver safe, patient-centered care during procedures.
• Performs patient assessment and monitors vital signs, oxygen saturation, and rhythms.
• Operates cardiovascular monitoring equipment including EKGs and hemodynamic systems.
• Scrubs, circulates, and handles imaging tasks while maintaining sterility and efficiency.
• Responds to emergencies with CPR, defibrillation, and medications under supervision.
• Educates patients and families on procedures, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Maintains accurate records and reports diagnostic data for quality improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patient education

Cardiac Cath Lab knowledge

Procedural support

Education

AAS in Radiography or Radiologic Technology

RTR/RTN license

Job description

Department

36918 Naperville Freedom Drive ASC - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

M-F, No Call

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities

• Provides technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, adhering to established clinical protocols and procedural standards.
• Prepares patients for outpatient cardiovascular procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, required laboratory testing, and coordination with the cardiovascular team.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff in delivering safe, patient-centered care throughout cardiovascular procedures.
• Performs patient assessment and monitoring, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, cardiac rhythms, level of consciousness, and vascular access sites.
• Operates and interprets cardiovascular monitoring equipment, including hemodynamic systems, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and cardiac event monitors.
• Supports procedural activities by performing scrubbing, circulating, and imaging-related duties while maintaining procedural efficiency and sterility.
• Responds to patient emergencies by assisting with CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, venipuncture, and medication administration under physician supervision and within scope of practice.
• Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery expectations, follow-up care, and transfers when necessary.
• Maintains accurate patient records, documents test results, communicates significant findings, and ensures proper reporting and archival of diagnostic data.
• Contributes to quality improvement, staff development, customer service initiatives, and the evaluation of new procedures, technologies, and equipment.

Certification Required

• Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N)
• Current License in the state of which the teammate works as an RTR or RTN.
• ACLS and BLS certification.

Education Required

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography or Radiologic Technology with an RTR or RTN.

Work Experience Required

• Requires 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs. Ability to teach procedures to the staff.
• Ability to support cardiac caths, PCI, pacemaker implant, lead revisions, battery replacement, and some peripheral angiograms and interventions

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Ability to work staggered 8-10 hour shifts. 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, 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.