Cath Lab Special Procedure Tech I

Lincoln Memorial Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Memorial Childcare

Mental Health Services

Growth Opportunities

Continuing Education

Local and National Discounts

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program and Colle­

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cath Lab Special Procedure Tech I for full-time day shift in Springfield, IL. You will operate cath lab equipment, monitor ECG, perform pre-procedure teaching, and assist with sterile technique and catheter insertion.

Two years of Cardiac Special Procedures experience preferred; ACLS and ARRT are required. A Nuclear Safety license and EKG training within a year are mandatory. Join our team for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved School of Radiology; if hired before Sept 1990.
• ARRT certificate required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Has completed a basic EKG class within 1 year of hire.
• Illinois Nuclear Safety license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of electrical equipment in the cath lab during procedures.
• Monitor patient ECG and alert physician to any change.
• Perform pre-procedure teaching and obtain signed consent.
• Provide sterile technique and assist with catheter/equipment insertion and removal.
• Set up equipment, monitor data, and ensure quality assurance of x-ray systems.
• Participate in on-call rotation and assist with post-procedure care.

Skills

Cath lab operation

ECG monitoring

Patient education

Sterile technique

Arterial access/closure

Radiology equipment knowledge

On-call rotation

Education

Graduate of approved School of Radiology

ARRT certification

ACLS certification

EKG training within 1 year

Illinois license (Nuclear Safety)

Tools

Arterial closure devices

Job description

Cath Lab Special Procedure Tech I

Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL

Full-Time

Day Shift

$31.51 - $48.83

$20,000-$40,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Additional Cath Lab $20 per hour Incentive Pay for all shifts worked once orientation is completed.

Highlights & Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Memorial Childcare
• Mental Health Services
• Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Local and National Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
• Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

• Operates a variety of electrical equipment in a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory during a variety of procedures.
• Monitors the patient’s electrocardiogram during procedures, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure. Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure.
• Performs patient pre-procedure teaching. Obtains consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure.
• Provides education to MMC employees and/or community as needed.
• Prepares patient for the procedure.
• Acts as a circulator in the case, connect monitoring lines, check pulses, collect and set up appropriate equipment for the case.
• Performs as a sterile assistant, assist the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assist the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal. Dress and/or suture insertion site following the procedure. Set up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pull sheath and obtain hemostasis.
• Assists in the use of arterial closure devices.
• Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure.
• Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair.
• Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the proper operation of x-ray equipment used in the Cath Lab.
• Monitors and is responsible for quality assurance of the x-ray equipment.
• Participates in the on call rotation.
• Collects appropriate past patient information for the physician to review.
• Adheres to behavioral standards.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Education

Graduate of approved School of Radiology or equivalent training (if hired before September, 1990).

Licensure/Certification/Registry

• Illinois Department of Illinois Emergence Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety license required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate required.
• Has successfully completed a basic EKG class within one year of hire.
• ACLS certification required.

Experience

Has a minimum of two year’s experience as a Cardiac Special Procedures Tech.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Completion of radiation safety classes within 90 days of employment is required.