Cardiac Catheterization Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to join our team in Park Ridge, Illinois.

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

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.

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 accredited 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:

As a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Tech in the Cath Lab, 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.

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.

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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 #R127054. Posted job title: Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab

Advocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

• 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