Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Hugh Chatham Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health's Cardiac Cath Lab in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a full-time specialist to support complex cardiovascular procedures, providing professional nursing care and assisting physicians during interventions.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, ensuring lab quality, and continuing education to stay at the forefront of cardiovascular care. Licensure such as RTR/RTN/RCVT or Paramedic (EMT-P) with ACLS is required, with on-call duties and lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA; EPS preferred.
• AAS in RTR, or RTN license.
• RCIS within two years of employment.
• Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year.
• Current IL license as RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT-P); ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures.
• Participate in in-services and continuing education to stay current with procedures and technologies.
• Accountable for quality control in all areas of the lab.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and staff; maintain safety awareness.
• Assist in staff orientation and serve as a department resource.
• Assist in developing new operating procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patient care awareness

Education

RTR/RTN/RCVT license

Job description

Department

36918 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

4- 10-hour shifts per week

Call required 5-7 days per month including some weekends and holidays

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

$15,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Requirements

Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience. Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred , with an AAS in RTR, or RTN license. or a minimum of 5years experience as RTR or RTN experience preferred.

~Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year.

~This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferred. ~Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

~Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.

~Ability to teach procedures to the staff. ~Current License in the state of IL as a RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT~P)~ACLS, IABP. RCIS within two years of employment. The ability to function in a high stress environment, lift and

move heavy patients and equipment, stand for long periods of time, wearing lead apron (approx. 18 lbs.), and work flexible hours and on~call basis.

All cath lab staff must be able to respond to off hour call~ins within thirty minutes of the pager going off.

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.

Purpose

To provide professional, highly technical nursing care to all cardiovascular patients, while assisting physicians during all cardiovascular procedures. Function as a liaison for patients, patient's families, and physicians. Assist physicians in the operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures.

Accountabilities

Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures

Participate in in~services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies

Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab

Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards

Assistance with new staff orientation within the department

Act as a role model within the department serving as a resource person for all clinical activities

Assisting in the development of new operating procedures

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.