Radiology - IR Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an Radiologic Technologist specializing in general imaging for a 13-week IR Lab assignment in Elgin, IL.

Responsibilities include intra-procedural work in Cath Lab/EP/Hybrid rooms, scrubbing, circulating, sedating patients, and interpreting cardiac rhythms, with 2+ years Cath Lab experience required, IL license and ARRT, BLS/ACLS certs. Weekend call and holidays apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience for RNs and Technologists.
• IL State License and ARRT certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Must-Have: Cath Lab scrubbing, monitoring hemodynamics, and ability to circulate and sedate.

Responsibilities

• Perform intra-procedural support in Cath Lab, EP, and Hybrid room.
• Assist with diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to arrhythmias.
• Provide 24/7 coverage with weekend rotations and call shifts.
• Chart via EMR and coordinate with cardiology team.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Scrubbing

Monitoring hemodynamics

Circulate and sedate patients

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Education

IL State License

ARRT Certification

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Radiology - IR Tech

Profession: Radiologic Technologist

Specialty: General Imaging

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8-hour Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience for RNs and Technologists

License: IL State License, ARRT

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have:

• Experience in Cath Lab, Scrubbing, and monitoring hemodynamics
• Ability to circulate and sedate patients
• Skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation

Description:

Located in a Level II Trauma Center.

Designated as a Magnet hospital.

This position involves working in a clinical services environment focused on cardiology.

The facility includes 2 Cath Labs, 1 EP Room, and 1 Hybrid Room.

The daily average case load is between 10-12 cases.

The role is strictly intra-procedural; no pre/post experience is required.

Procedures include diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations, right heart catheterizations, Impella and balloon pump procedures, thrombectomies, STEMI/MI, and some CTOs.

In the EP Lab, procedures include pacemaker implantation, ablations, and tilt table tests.

The Hybrid room deals with AAA repairs, Watchman procedures, and TAVR.

Charge nurse support is available on the unit, who may assist with patient assignments during breaks.

Registered Technologists are available 24/7 for support, and hospitalists provide continuous coverage.

Cardiologists are on-site during the day and available on call at night.

Emergency response is managed by the Rapid Response Team or Code Team.

Charting is done through an EMR system, and various medical equipment is utilized within the facility.

Cross-training may be required to assist in additional interventional radiology procedures if comfortable.

Weekend rotations are required, involving call shifts on weekends and weekdays.

Call shifts require a 30-minute response time, and a three-person call team comprises a nurse and a technologist.

Holiday expectations include being on call, with 1-2 holidays scheduled per contract.

Time off requests are managed through direct supervision.

Scrub colors for the position will be procedural and provided by the facility.