Cardiac Catheterization Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• 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, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Assist physicians in the operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures, maintaining a high level of proficiency and expertise.
• Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures, adhering to strict quality control standards.
• Participate in in-services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies, ensuring the highest level of patient care.
• Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab, identifying and implementing process improvements as needed.
• Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff, maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist with new staff orientation within the department, serving as a resource person for all clinical activities.
• Act as a role model within the department, demonstrating excellence in clinical practice and serving as a mentor to colleagues.

• Typically requires 2 years of cardiac cath lab experience, with demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred.
• AAS in RTR, or RTN license, or a minimum of 5 years of experience as RTR or RTN, preferred.
• Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year, with a focus on cardiovascular technology and patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.
• Ability to teach procedures to staff, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Current License in the state of IL as a RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT-P), with ACLS, IABP, and RCIS certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment, lift and move heavy patients and equipment, stand for long periods of time, and work flexible hours and on-call basis.

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus