Cath Lab X-Ray Tech

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,992 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Radiology Technologist. The role involves delivering patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, using critical thinking and professional judgment to support both patients and medical staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a catheterization lab and be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
• Experience in Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation preferred.
• Knowledge of basic life-threatening arrhythmia’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients.
• Operate radiographic equipment and solve equipment problems.
• Assist Cardiologists in invasive procedures.
• Support professional development of unit staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Reinforce radiation safety for Cath Lab personnel.
• Provide 24-hour service for procedures.
• Manage own professional growth and development.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Leadership

Ability to relate well to staff

Team player

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists

Current certification in CPR

ACLS certification

Job description

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Insight Health Systems provided pay range

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Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $47.00/hr

WE ARE INSIGHT

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

Job Summary

The Cardiac Catheterization Radiology Technologist delivers patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, under the direction and supervision of the Manager and Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This person functions as a cardiovascular radiological technologist and patient caregiver for adult and geriatric patients. This position helps promote quality care for patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular and peripheral procedures. This person preferably has experience developing various types of film, recording and analyzing all types of hemodynamic waveform tracings, preparing the lab for procedures, ensuring that quality control of equipment and procedures are maintained, and reports functional deficiencies in a timely manner.

Duties

• Use critical thinking skills, professional judgment, and leadership, to plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients.
• Operates all radiographic equipment in the cardiac cath lab, such as image digital acquisition equipment. Identifies and solves problems with the above equipment and knows resources used in solving problems.
• Assists Cardiologists in the performance of invasive procedures such as scrubbing, equipment utilization, and hemodynamic computation.
• Foster the professional development of unit staff through support of the orientation process and other educational activities.
• Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned by supervisor through in-house requisitions or purchase order requests using cost-effective measures.
• Functions as a Radiology safety person for the cardiac Cath lab. Changes film badges every two weeks. Assists the manager with monitoring film badge usage. Reinforces radiation safety to all Cath Lab personnel concerning proper distance, and shielding.
• Provides 24-hour service for both scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Maintain own personal professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology required. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. A current license in the State of Illinois of Nuclear Safety is required. Three years experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred. Experience in Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation preferred. Current certification in CPR is required. ACLS certification is required. Knowledge of basic life-threatening arrhythmia’s preferred.
• A caring attitude and willingness to increase own knowledge and skills and mentor others.
• Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties and to cooperate effectively with others, a team player.

Insight is an equal-opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!