Interventional Procedures Tech - Cath Lab

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $20,000 (1+ year IR/Cat

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 (new grads)

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL seeks an Interventional Procedures Tech to support IR and Cath Lab procedures. The role includes scrubbing, circulating, hemodynamics, and post-procedural care for adult and geriatric patients.

Sign-on bonuses apply for experience levels; varied hours include early morning start with on-call potential. Requires ARRT certification and radiologic technology education; CPR/BLS is required, ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program with ARRT certification.
• CPR: BLS for a Healthcare Provider required; ACLS preferred.
• Competency in EKG and hemodynamic monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult and geriatric patients during procedures and educate patients/families.
• Assist nurse and physician in assessment and prep for procedures.
• Scrub, circulate, record hemodynamics, and provide post-procedural care.
• Monitor radiographic equipment and ensure data transfer to archives.
• May determine LV function from LV angiogram and perform stenosis analysis.
• Attend mandatory in-service programs; transport patients as needed.
• May perform on-call duties and ensure equipment safety and inventory.

Skills

Interventional Radiology exposure

EKG monitoring

Hemodynamic monitoring

CPR - BLS

ACLS preferred

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $37.47 - $58.08 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Sign on Bonus: $20,000 (1+year of experience as an Interventional Procedures Tech in IR or Cath Lab) $15,000 (new grads/less than 1 year of Interventional Procedures Tech experience)
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Hours: varied hours, 6:30am - 5:00pm
• Required Travel/Rotation: None
• Requires On-Call Responsibility

What you will need:

• Previous experience working in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab procedures highly preferred, but not required
• Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program, ARRT certification
• CPR: BLS for a Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association (ACLS preferred)
• Competency in EKG and hemodynamic monitoring required

What you will do

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to care for adult and geriatric patients based on the developmental stages of the patient. Instructs and educates patient and family regarding procedures performed in a comprehensive manner, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
• Assists nurse and physician in patient assessment and monitoring. Assists nurses preparing outpatients for procedures.
• Performs daily assignments including scrubbing, circulating, recording hemodynamics, and administering post procedural care per policies.
• Monitors radiographic equipment during invasive and related cardiac procedures. Burns compact disc relative to the procedure being performed. Checks to make sure that all patient procedure transfer over to archiving system for permanent storage.
• May determine LV function from the LV angiogram acquired during digital imaging. May perform stenosis analysis on digital images.
• Attends all mandatory in-service education programs as required by area of service
• Transports patients to and from the Cath Lab as needed.
• May perform quality control; maintains equipment according to established procedures and safety policies. Utilizes supplies and equipment in the provision of patient care in a manner that assures quality, cost effective patient care. Maintains responsibility for transport and inventory management of contrast media. Oversees the CD library.
• May assume on-call status to provide patient care in the lab during emergency procedures.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

About Endeavor Health:

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.

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