Cath Lab Technologist - $37-55 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist for a job in Harwood Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : days
• Employment Type : Staff

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

Successful candidates have background in one or more of the following : Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, General Radiology, 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

Impact Patient Care :

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 :

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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R94028. Posted job title : Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab

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