Cardiovascular Technologist
2 months ago
Willowbrook Acres, Illinois, United States
Advocate Aurora Health
Full time
Job SummaryAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and assisting physicians during cardiovascular procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Provide professional, highly technical nursing care to all cardiovascular patients
- Assist physicians during all cardiovascular procedures, including catheterization and imaging
- Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures
- Participate in in-services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies
- Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab
- Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff, maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards
- Assist with new staff orientation within the department
- Act as a role model within the department, serving as a resource person for all clinical activities
- Assist in the development of new operating procedures
- Typically requires 2 years of cardiac cath lab experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred
- AAS in RTR, or RTN license, or a minimum of 5 years of experience as RTR or RTN
- Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs
- Ability to teach procedures to staff
- Current License in the state of IL as a RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT-P)
- ACLS, IABP, RCIS within two years of employment
- 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