Cath Lab Radiology Technologist - Imaging Expert

Hugh Chatham Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab to provide scrub support, operate imaging equipment, and ensure sterile technique during procedures.

You will collaborate with cardiology teams, uphold safety standards, and participate in QA activities while maintaining compassionate patient care. A IL ARRT license, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months are required, with an Associate Degree in Radiology.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Cath Lab Hemodynamics

Imaging Equipment

Sterile Technique

Radiation Safety

Communication

Team Player

PACS Processing

Patient Assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Radiology

IL RT Licensure

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

Tools

PACS

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab to provide scrub support, operate imaging equipment, and ensure sterile technique during procedures.

You will collaborate with cardiology teams, uphold safety standards, and participate in QA activities while maintaining compassionate patient care. A IL ARRT license, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months are required, with an Associate Degree in Radiology.