Interventional Procedures Tech - Cath Lab

Nevada System of Higher Education; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL is hiring an Interventional Procedures Tech for the Cath Lab/IR suite, offering a sign-on bonus and a full-time schedule with on-call duties. The role requires an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification, plus CPR/BLS; ACLS preferred.

You will assist nurses and physicians, scrub and circulate, monitor hemodynamics, and ensure post-procedural care. A dynamic, patient-centered team awaits in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab preferred but not required.
• ARRT certification and AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program are required.
• CPR: BLS for Healthcare Provider; ACLS preferred.
• Competency in EKG and hemodynamic monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing procedures; educate patients and families.
• Assist nurse and physician in assessment and monitoring; prep outpatients for procedures.
• Scrub, circulate, record hemodynamics, and provide post-procedural care per policy.
• Monitor radiographic equipment during invasive and related cardiac procedures; ensure proper archiving.
• May perform LV function assessment from LV angiogram and stenosis analysis on images.
• Attend mandatory in-services and transport patients as needed.
• May participate in on-call coverage and maintain equipment and CD library.

Skills

IR/Cath Lab experience

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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