Radiologic Tech - Cath Lab

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Benefits starting on day one

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiologic Tech for the Cath Lab at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Wisconsin. The role involves operating angiographic equipment, assisting in interventional procedures, and monitoring patient status.

Requires Wisconsin radiographer license and ARRT RT certification, with BLS and ACLS within 6 months as needed. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with 8- or 10-hour shifts, weekend and holiday requirements, and a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond high school in Radiologic Technology.
• Wisconsin Radiographer license and ARRT RT registration required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers within 6 months; ACLS within 6 months if required.

Responsibilities

• Operates angiographic equipment for diagnostic procedures.
• Acts as a scrub assistant during interventional/surgical procedures.
• Monitors patient status and alerts staff to changes.
• Assists with emergency procedures and CPR when needed.
• Identifies/post-processes images and labels them accurately.
• Maintains documentation and billing codes in the RIS.

Skills

Radiologic positioning

Radiation safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

Tools

Angiographic equipment

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

Department: 36903 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Cardiac Services: Interventional Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time position with 8- or 10-hour shifts and varying start times. Includes weekend, holiday, and call rotation (one week every 5–6 weeks) Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25

Join our team as an Radiologic Tech in our Cath Lab at St. Luke’s Medical Center! Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is internationally recognized for its expertise in heart care and is a leading center of excellence in advanced cardiovascular technologies. Our program features five dedicated, high-volume electrophysiology labs supported by a highly skilled and committed team, serving as the core of our innovative cardiac services. As Wisconsin’s largest private hospital, St. Luke’s offers an exceptional environment for growth and clinical excellence.

Highlights: $6,000 sign-on bonus Benefits starting on your first day Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance Schedule: Full-time position with 8- or 10-hour shifts and varying start times. Includes weekend, holiday, and call rotation (one week every 5–6 weeks).

Major Responsibilities

• Competently operates angiographic equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to: biopsy, para/thoracentesis, abscess drainages, peripheral vascular stenting, catheter placement, thrombolytic therapy, and embolization.
• Acts as a scrub assistant on basic interventional and surgical procedures, receiving direction from attending and resident physicians.
• Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status.
• Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
• Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur.
• Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality.
• Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
• Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Competent in basic radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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

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 specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care