Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Illinois is seeking a full-time Interventional Cath Lab professional. You will scrub, circulate and record for diagnostic and interventional procedures, using imaging equipment and maintaining radiation safety.

Strong teamwork and sterile technique are essential for safe, high-quality patient care and QA processes. The role requires IL RT licensure, AART, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and a 2-year Radiology degree.

Qualifications

• Current RT licensure in State of IL and current AART.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology.
• Previous Imaging Experience preferred in X-ray or Imaging Special Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment and acts as radiation safety resource.
• Ensures patient care is delivered safely and within scope of practice.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists in prep, draping, and circulation.
• Participates in QA, documentation, and team education.

Skills

Cathlab scrubs andCirculate

Imaging equipment

Radiation safety

Documentation

Communication

Sterile technique

Team player

Education

IL RT licensure

AART certification

BLS

ACLS (within 6 months)

2-year RadiologyAssociate Degree

Tools

PACS

Imaging Equipment

Job description

Department: 36943 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Interventional Platform Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M- F 7-1730 with call, call requirement within 30 min response time . Cath Lab experience preferred

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs. Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR. Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource. Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry. Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice. Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating. Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions. Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon. Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques. Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource. Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available.

Education/Experience Required: Current RT licensure in State of IL and current AART. BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire. 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology. Previous Imaging Experience Preferred in Xray, Imaging Special Procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Intermediate computer skills Cathlab: Hemodynamic interpretation Imaging equipment proficiency Solid oral and written communication skills Team player, flexible with assignments Sterile Technique Expert Cath: Scrub, Circulate, Record. IR: Scrub and Circulate.

Process Images in PACS Basic Patient Assessment Skills Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to perform lifting, pulling, pushing activities and stand for long periods of time. 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.

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