Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Elgin, IL seeks a Cardiovascular Invasive Special Procedures Tech to provide proficient support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, following procedural standards. You will assist physicians and Cath Lab staff under supervision and contribute to patient care.

The role requires current RT license, at least 2 years interventional experience, and readiness to take RT Boards within 6 months. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is eligible.

Qualifications

• Experienced RT with Illinois license and AART registry.
• Requires ability to interpret hemodynamics and radiographic imaging during procedures.
• Must have basic patient assessment and IV therapy skills.
• Current CPR/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, proficient technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Assist physicians and Cath Lab nursing staff under supervision.
• Provide patient, family, and team education.
• Maintain safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Interact and cooperate with all customers.
• Pursue professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Support changes aligned with operating goals.

Skills

Hemodynamic interpretation

Radiographic imaging

IV therapy

Film processing

Radiation safety

BCLS certification

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Radiology

Minimum 2 years interventional procedural experience

RT Boards within 6 months of graduation

Job description

• 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.

$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible!

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.