Interventional Procedures Assistant

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring an Interventional Procedures Assistant in Naperville, IL. The role supports the IR team by preparing equipment, assisting during procedures, and aiding in vascular access and drain placement. On-call rotation includes weekends, with a 7:30 am start on weekdays.

Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS Certification. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication, and safety in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: BLS Certification required.
• Experience: Looking for applicants seeking knowledge and skill development in an acute care setting; ideal for students in Nursing or Allied Health fields.

Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of tasks/skills pre, during, and after the IR procedure to assist the procedural team (physicians, registered nurses and radiologic technologists).
• Prepares sterile and nonsterile equipment, catheters, and technology used pre, intra, and post procedure.
• Acts as a scrub assistant aiding the physician and Radiology Technologist in circulating the procedure, setting up equipment, obtaining equipment, opening products as needed and placing on the sterile table.
• Assists physician in obtaining vascular access (femoral, radial, brachial, jugular, peripheral, and transseptal), central venous line placement, and drain placement.
• Responsible for supply management and restocking of supplies.
• The job demands are medium; high energy level; ability to lift/carry 40-50 lbs and push/pull 150-200 lbs.

Skills

Task oriented

Good communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$26.42 - $40.95 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Interventional Procedures Assistant
• Hours: Weekday, day shift (7:30 am start)
• On Call: Rotating on-call responsibility (includes weekends)

What you will do:

• Performs a combination of tasks/skills pre, during, and after the IR procedure to assist the procedural team (physicians, registered nurses and radiologic technologists).
• Prepares both sterile and nonsterile equipment, catheters, and technology utilized pre, intra, and post procedure
• Performs as a scrub assist aiding the physician and Radiology Technologist in circulating the procedure, setting up equipment, obtaining the necessary equipment needed for the procedure, open product as needed and dropping onto sterile table.
• Assist physician in obtaining vascular access (femoral, radial, brachial, jugular, peripheral, and transseptal), central venous line placement, and drain placement.
• Responsible for supply management and restocking of supplies
• The functional demands of the job are medium, requiring high energy level. Activity level throughout the work day; lift and carry 40-50 lbs., push/ pull +/- 150 - 200 lbs

What you will need:

• Education:High School Diploma or GED
• Certification:BLS Certification required
• Experience:Looking for applicants seeking knowledge and skill development in an acute care setting. Ideal applicant is students in Nursing or Allied Health fields (Radiology, Respiratory therapy, Ultrasound/Sonography).
• Skills:Task oriented, good communication, likes to be part of a team

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.