Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Parental Benefits

401K Match

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a Radiology Tech for the Cardiac Cath Lab. This full-time, day position requires expertise in diagnostic/interventional procedures and strong patient-focused care.

The role includes potential sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits while supporting physicians and the care team across all phases of cardiac catheterization. New grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredit ed school of Radiology.
• Current RT License in State of Illinois.
• Current ARRT Registry.
• Basic Cardiac Life support (BCLS) required.
• Typically requires 1+ years of Interventional (IR) or procedural experience (Cath Lab, OR, IR).
• New Grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Procedural Support: Provides competent, proficient, technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab

Interventional Radiology

IL RT License

ARRT Certification

Job description

Department: 36918 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full time, days, 4 x 10 hour shifts

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Cardiology - the compassionate care of hearts, straight from the heart! The cardiology team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is eager to expand its ranks alongside you. We are in search of a skilled Radiology Tech (full time, days) to become a part of our close-knit family within Lutheran General Hospital's Cardiac Cath Lab. Expect a dynamic and supportive setting where challenges abound! The perfect candidate should possess the ability to apply technical support in delivering patient centered care, excel in communication, foster the exchange of information across the entire care journey, and contribute effectively within our healthcare team. Embrace your passion and join us in the mission of nurturing hearts!

Position Highlights:

• Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 sign-on bonus eligible position!
• Shift Schedule: Full time, days, 4 x 10 hour shifts
• Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Location: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital https://www.advocatehealth.com/luth/patients-visitors/hospital-information/
• Successful candidates have background in one or more of the following: Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, General Rad, or Procedural

What we offer:

• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We’re pleased to offer team members a comprehensive, affordable benefits program designed to help you and your family live well now and into the future. Our optional benefit plans allow you to select a combination of coverage options that best meet your personal benefit needs and help you and your family live well.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $7,200 per year for full-time and up to $3,168 for Part Time.
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $500 per year in wellness incentives through our Healthy Living program, prioritizing your wellbeing.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing four weeks of paid parental leave up to 4 weeks.
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with 401K Match and additional annual company contributions for eligible teammates.

What You’ll Need:

• Graduation from accredit school of Radiology
• Current RT License in State of Illinois
• Current ARRT Registry
• Basic Cardiac Life support (BCLS) required
• Typically requires 1+ years of Interventional (IR) or procedural experience (Cath Lab, OR, IR)
• New Grads welcome to apply

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Tech in the Cath Lab, where your expertise will shine as you play a pivotal role. You will provide crucial technical support to physicians and ensure the care of patients, collaborating seamlessly with other healthcare professionals throughout all phases of cardiac catheterization, including diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures.

As you continue to develop your career with us, you will have the opportunity to serve as a preceptor and a valuable resource for orientation and the integration of new interventional devices. Your contributions will be instrumental in making a significant impact on the lives of our patients and reinforcing our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, top-quality healthcare. Join us in fulfilling this mission today.

What will you do?

Procedural Support: Provides competent, proficient, technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols.

Patient Centered Care: Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patient needs (under the supervision of physicians and Cath Lab nursing personnel) within established departmental policies for scope of practice.

Patient/Family Member Education: Provides support and education to patients, families, and other healthcare team members.

Safety: Maintains a safe, organized and efficient work environment.

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate with all customers.

Professional Growth and Accountability: Maintains professional growth, self-development objectives, and skill enhancement. Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals.

Where You’ll Work:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a leading health care provider in Chicago’s North and Northwest suburbs, offering a Level I Trauma Center, access to national clinical trials and advanced medical treatment in cardiology, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, and women’s health. Named among the nation’s best hospitals by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report, the hospital is on the leading edge of research and technology and is nationally accredited for its diagnostic and breast imaging services. Lutheran General has an 8,000- square-foot simulation training center and is a leader in graduate medical education, training nearly 1,000 students and 200 residents and fellows across 16 specialties each year. Located on the campus is Advocate Children’s Hospital, one of the largest providers of pediatric services in the state and nation.

For more information about Lutheran General follow link below:

https://www.advocatehealth.com/assets/documents/factsheets/advocate_lutheran_general_hospital_fact_sheet.pdf

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work staggered 8-10 hour shifts and be on call.
• Capability to work effectively under stressful and challenging situations.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids may occur.
• Exposure to radiation as part of the job.
• Proficiency in assisting patients during transfers.
• Capable of performing lifting, pulling, and pushing activities related to patient positioning, transfer, and stocking of supplies.

Physical Strength and Lifting Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
• For patient lifts exceeding 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, ideally with at least one other associate when available.
• Individual patient lifting and movement scenarios 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 CommitmenttoYou:

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, andShort- 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

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.