Interventional Radiology Technologist

aah; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking a part-time Interventional Radiology tech to provide scrub support for diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will anticipate provider needs, assist Cath/IR, and maintain imaging equipment proficiency while following sterile techniques and safety standards.

The role requires IL licensure, ARRT, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and a 2-year Radiology degree. 20 hours/week with 0.5 status, on-site schedule, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Current RT licensure in IL and ARRT certification.
• 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology.
• Experience in X-ray and imaging procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs.
• Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR.
• Demonstrates competence in operation of imaging equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource.
• Communicates clearly; collaborates with providers to ensure QA in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry.
• Ensures patient care safety and sterile technique during prep, draping, assisting and circulating.
• Uses safety tools in all patient interactions.
• Acts as patient advocate; ensures documentation and plan of care.
• Supports team with training and QA practices; assists with supply inventory and technical issues.

Skills

Cath lab interpretation

Imaging equipment proficiency

Communication skills

Sterile technique

Team player

PACS imaging

Basic patient assessment

Education

RT licensure IL

2-year Radiology AS degree

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Department

36943 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Interventional Platform

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Monday thru Friday 0730-1600
• part time 0.5
• Call
• Holidays required
• Previous experience preferred interventional Radiology (IR)

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs.
• Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR.
• Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource.
• Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry.
• Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice. Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating.
• Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions.
• Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon.
• Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques.
• Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource.
• Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available.

Education/Experience Required

• Current RT licensure in State of IL and current AART. BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology.
• Previous Imaging Experience Preferred in Xray, Imaging Special Procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate computer skills
• Cathlab: Hemodynamic interpretation
• Imaging equipment proficiency
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Team player, flexible with assignments
• Sterile Technique Expert
• Cath: Scrub, Circulate, Record. IR: Scrub and Circulate. Process Images in PACS
• Basic Patient Assessment Skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to perform lifting, pulling, pushing activities and stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and spe