Interventional Cath Lab Radiology Technologist

Advocate Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL seeks a Cath Lab Technician to support diagnostic and interventional procedures, scrub, circulate and record for Cath/EP and IR, and operate imaging equipment with emphasis on sterile technique and radiation safety.

Collaborate with providers to ensure high-quality imaging, document plans of care, manage supplies, and participate in ongoing education and QA initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Current RT licensure in IL and AART.
• BLS and ACLS within 6 months.
• 2-year Radiology associate degree.
• Imaging experience in X-ray or imaging procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR.
• Operate imaging equipment and act as radiation safety resource.
• Communicate clearly with providers and team to ensure QA in imaging, hemodynamics, and oximetry.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with prepping, draping, and circulating.
• Document care and advocate for patients; identify educational needs.
• Share knowledge through inservices on technical skills, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques.
• Assist with supply inventory and serve as technical expert.
• Participate in site or system team meetings and training whenever available.

Skills

Computer skills

Hemodynamic interpretation

Imaging equipment

Communication skills

Team player

Sterile technique

Cath lab procedures

IR scrubbing

PACS processing

Patient assessment

Education

Radiology associate degree

IL RT license

AART certification

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL seeks a Cath Lab Technician to support diagnostic and interventional procedures, scrub, circulate and record for Cath/EP and IR, and operate imaging equipment with emphasis on sterile technique and radiation safety.

Collaborate with providers to ensure high-quality imaging, document plans of care, manage supplies, and participate in ongoing education and QA initiatives within the team.