Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Hugh Chatham Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech to provide technical support in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures at Advocate Sherman Hospital. The role requires knowledge of radiology, radiation safety, and patient care under physician supervision, with opportunities for professional growth.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday 7am–3:30pm with 8–11 days of call per month. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Illinois RT license and AART registry required.
• Must have 2 years interventional procedural experience.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiology.
• Must sit for RT Boards within 6 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Provide patient care specific to procedural requirements under supervision.
• Support and educate patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Maintain a safe, organized and efficient work environment.
• Demonstrate collaboration with all customers.
• Pursue professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Support organizational changes aligned with goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Film processing

Hemodynamic interpretation

Patient assessment

IV therapy

Radiographic imaging

Radiation safety

Education

Illinois RT license

AART registry

BCLS certification

Boards within 6 months

Accredited Radiology program

Job description

Department

36943 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Interventional Platform

Department

36943 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Interventional Platform

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday working 8-hour shifts (7am-3:30pm).

8-11 days of call per month (Including weekends and holidays).

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

• $10,000 sign-on bonus eligible***

Location

Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N Randall Rd

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week - Five 8-hour shifts

Shift

Monday - Friday working 8-hour shifts (7am-3:30pm). Required 8-11 days of call per month (Including weekends and holidays).

Major Responsibilities

• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech provides competent, proficient, technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols.
• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech 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.
• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech provides support and education to patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech maintains a safe, organized and efficient work environment.
• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate with all customers.
• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech maintains professional growth, self-development objectives, and skill enhancement.
• The Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals.

Education/Experience Required

• New RT Graduates will be considered for employment if a position is open and if the following requirements are met:
• Solid academic standing
• Student demonstrates a desire to learn and is self-motivated and self-directed
• Letter of recommendation from instructor
• Employee must take RT Boards (Registry Exam) within 6 months of graduation in order to continue employment in the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Employee will start at the base salary entry level of this position range Experienced RT:
• Must be a graduate of an accreditated School of Radiology
• Must have a minimum of 2 years interventional procedural experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Experienced Level: Intermediate computer skills, film-processing skills, hemodynamic interpretation skills, basic patient assessment skills, IV therapy skills. New Grads will require educational classes to acquire the above skills. Knowledge of radiographic imaging and radiation safety.
• Current RT license in State of Illinois and current AART registry. BCLS certification.

Physicial Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to work staggered 8-10 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.