Cath Lab Technician

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a Cath Lab Technician responsible for performing technical functions and patient care in the cardiac catheterization lab. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience and training in cardiovascular technology. Cath Lab experience is essential, along with skills in monitoring and analyzing patient data. This role offers the chance to be part of an innovative healthcare team committed to patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• Diploma from a school of Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of a licensed Radiologic Technology school.
• Cath Lab experience required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical functions, patient care, and other daily functions in the cath lab.
• Monitor and document data obtained during procedures and alert physicians to abnormalities.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to reduce anxiety.

Skills

Patient care

Technical functions in cath lab

Monitoring and analyzing data

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Diploma from a school of Cardiovascular Technology

Tools

EKG equipment

Cardiovascular Technology tools

Job description

At INSIGHT, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to be the most innovative, ethical, and insightful clinical biomedical technology institution in the world. As we continue to develop and grow in the fields of neuroscience, medicine, and ethics, our mission is guided by the highest levels of leadership development through (E6 I3): Energy, Energizing, Edge, Ethics, Expertise, Execution, Innovation, Insight, Incubation.

At Insight Hospital & Medical Center, we are partnering with the community to build this historical institution into a model healthcare organization providing PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

Job Summary:

The Cath lab tech will assume duties such as using electrocardiography (EKG) equipment to help detect issues with the heart or blood vessels, taking patient medical histories, and assisting doctors with other tasks as needed during procedures.

Position Summary:

• Performs technical functions, patient care, and other daily functions of the cardiac catheterization lab, the procedure room, and associated areas, as assigned, by the director or supervisor.
• Monitor, analyze, obtain, calculate and document data obtained in procedures. Alert physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, cost efficiency, providing appropriate information towards future needs, and actively supports process improvement within the department.
• Explain testing procedures to patient in order to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• Diploma from a school of Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of a licensed Radiologic Technology school
• Cath Lab experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years in a health care setting preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique preferred
• RT with VI or CI credential preferred
• Demonstrates experience in establishing interpersonal relationships necessary to promote an effective working environment
  
  
  

License:

• RCIS Registry OR ARRT Licensure
• BLS
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• Basic Arrhythmia within 90 days of hire
  
  
  

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer & values workplace diversity!