Radiology Tech, Cath Lab, Full Time

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; United States; Presencial; USD 53.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits package

Shift pay

On-call pay

Annual raises

Educational assistance

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab team member for the Lutheran General Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab. This full-time role involves 4 x 10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with on-call requirements including nights, holidays, and weekends, and a 30 minute response time.

The position carries a pay range of $38.20 - $57.30 per hour, with on-call and premium pay opportunities.

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years in Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab as a CVT.
• Able to provide for the special needs of different age groups served.
• BCLS certification.

Responsabilidades

• Function as scrub assistant, circulator and monitor technician on a rotating basis during procedures.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets hemodynamic and oximetric data.
• Anticipates needs of scrub team for sterile supplies, equipment connection, and operation.
• Observes sterile technique during prep, scrubbing, draping, assisting and circulating.
• Processes digital imaging and labels; transfers images as needed.
• Operates imaging and monitoring equipment; performs basic troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

Scrub assistant

Circulator

Monitor technician

Hemodynamic interpretation

Educación

CVT certification

Herramientas

Imaging equipment operation

IV therapy

Radiation safety

Descripción del empleo

Department: 36918 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4 x 10 hour shifts. Monday - Friday. On call (avg of 5 call shifts per month), 30 minute response time. On call for nights, holidays, weekends.
Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• 1)Function as scrub assistant, circulator and monitor technician on a rotating basis during procedures.
• 2)Collects, analyzes, and interprets hemodynamic and oximetric data.
• 3)Anticipates needs of scrub team for sterile supplies, equipment connection, and operation.
• 4)Observes sterile technique when prepping, scrubbing, draping, assisting, and circulating.
• 5)Processes digital imaging; titles and labels properly, demonstrates ability to view and transfer images.
• 6)Demonstrates competence in the operation of imaging, physiological monitoring, and related equipment; performs basic troubleshooting for this equipment.
• 7)Communicates and collaborates with physicians, managers, support personnel, and staff regarding technical issues to insure reliability of results and quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry.
• 8)Demonstrates competence in decentralized lab testing – assumes responsibility for QA proficiency testing, etc.
• 9)Administers medication in accordance with medication administration policy.

• 1)Provides for patient comfort and safety within procedural parameters.
• 2)Documents procedural events chronologically in the procedural record. Completes data base forms with input from physician.
• 3)Performs post-procedure ACT determination, sheath removal and hemostasis according to established protocol.
• 4)Assists with implementation of hemostatic devices (i.e., angioseal and femostop device).
• 5)Assists with transport of monitored patients to nursing units.
• 6)Provides for the special needs and behaviors of specific age groups served.
• 7)Participates in developing and revising policy and procedures.
• 8)Performs basic patient assessment and preparation for procedures: monitors vital signs, heart rate/rhythm interpretation, O2 saturation, LOC; obtains pertinent patient medical information and enters in point of care system or procedural record pre- and post-procedure; monitors arterial and venous lines and their insertion sites; performs CPR, defibrillation, and cardioversion as necessary; performs venipuncture for IV therapy. Rotates as qualified observer, administers IA medications under direct supervision of physicians.
• 9)Provides support and education to patients, families, and other healthcare team members. Assesses learning needs of patients, family members, and significant others. Documents patient teaching in medical record. Recognizes needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated. Presents inservices to Cath Lab staff on topics relating to technical skill enhancement, QA and hemostasis technique. Precepts nurses and technologists in manual hemostasis and the use of mechanical hemostatic devices. Precepts new technologists in scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring roles. Acts as a resource to hemostasis techniques.

• 1)Complies with established radiation safety standard, OSHA safety standards, and infection control standards/practices.
• 2)Maintains quality control of technical equipment according to protocol.
• 3)Identified equipment and supply needs for procedures in a timely manner.
• 4)Maintains clean, neat work areas.
• 5)Removes broken or malfunctioning equipment from service and labels as such, notifies Biomedical Engineering.
• 6)Assists with inventory processing when necessary.

• 1)Acts independently in making decisions on routine daily assignments.
• 2)Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change.
• 3)Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality.
• 4)Demonstrates cost-effective measures with an awareness of quality.
• 5)Maintains department-based mandatory education requirements.
• 6)Actively participates in staff meetings/attends monthly inservices.
• 7)Assists with development and revision of policies and procedures pertaining to technical matters.
• 8)Participates in CQI development projects (team performance plan).

• 1)Seeks to meet anticipated customer needs in both clinical and non-clinical situations.
• 2)Role-models behaviors supportive of cooperation and teamwork.
• 3)Supports open communication amongst all members of the healthcare team.

• 1)Assesses own educational needs, planning and implementing strategies to meet knowledge deficiencies.

Education/Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years in Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab as a CVT. Able to provide for the specialneeds and behaviors of specific age groups served.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Intermediate computer skills, hemodynamic interpretation skills, basic patient assessment skills, IV therapy skills. BCLS certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to work staggered 8 or 10 hour shifts. Ability to take call. Ability to work under stressful conditions and difficult situations. Exposed to blood and body fluids. Exposed to radiation. Ability to assist patients in transfer. Ability to perform lifting, pulling and pushing activities related to patient positioning/transfer and stocking of supplies. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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 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