Special Procedures Technologist IR/Cath Lab

Summary

About Sinai Chicago

Askabout our sign-on bonus,Special Procedures Tech IR/Cath Lab, up to$20,000 with experience.

Train to be an IRand Cath Lab Special Procedures Technologist! Newly graduated and current Radiology Technologists are encouraged to apply.

Sinai Health System (SHS) is one the largest private safety net healthcare systems in Illinois. SHS includes Mount Sinai Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, and 18 outpatient clinics. The system employs approximately 4,000 individuals and serves a geographic area of 1.5 million people on Chicagos West and Southwest sides.

Through community programs delivered by Sinai Community Institute and research conducted by epidemiologists at Sinai Urban Health Institute, SHS has one of thebroadest ranges of community services of any health system in the country and is on a trajectory to become the national model for urban healthcare.

We are continuing to building a new development enterprise and looking for creative, collaborative leaders who are passionate about using their skills and abilities to make a difference in the lives of those living is some of Chicagos most underserved communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to help shape Chicagos future and change individuals lives, we would love to hear from you.

$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing all Special Procedure and Cath Lab procedures in accordance with department policy and procedure as well as IDNS regulatory standards. Ensures compliance with all IEMA regulatory standards as applicable to Radiology and Radiation Protection for patients and staff in area. Responsible for ensuring department patient schedule is complete and ensures daily reconciliation of Open Order Report

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs all job duties and responsibilities of a Special procedure and Cardiac Cath Technologist.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Administers IV contrast media in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Ensures that proper sterile techniques are applied appropriately to prevent cross contamination.
• Works directly with a radiologist in determining protocol for all special procedure imaging.
• Works directly with Cardiologists to ensure proper coordination and delivery of Cardiac Cath Services.
• Explains the procedure to the patient prior to the procedure starting.
• Provides the patient and family with education for both pre- and post-procedure.
• Observes patient for behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications.
• Notifies the physician and nurse with any status change.