Cath Lab Technologist - $37-56 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Lisle
Posted on: February 9, 2025
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist for a
job in Lisle, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements
Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred , with an AAS in
RTR, or RTN license. or a minimum of 5years experience as RTR or
RTN experience preferred.
-Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year.
-This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a
variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., normal patterns of
adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior
experience with various age groups is preferred. -Excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills.
-Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.
-Ability to teach procedures to the 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. The ability to function in a
high stress environment, lift and
move heavy patients and equipment, stand for long periods of time,
wearing lead apron (approx. 18 lbs.), and work flexible hours and
on-call basis. All cath lab staff must be able to respond to off
hour call-ins within thirty minutes of the pager going off. 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. Purpose:
To 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. Assist physicians in the
operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures.
Accountabilities:
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
Assistance with new staff orientation within the department
Act as a role model within the department serving as a resource
person for all clinical activities
Assisting in the development of new operating procedures Advocate
Aurora Health Job ID #R131321. Posted job title: Radiology Tech -
Cardiac Cath Lab About Advocate Aurora Health 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. Benefits
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