Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab

Cardiology - the compassionate care of hearts, straight from the heart! The cardiology team at A




dvocate 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




Cardi




ac 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. Embrace your passion and join us in the mission of nurturing hearts!

Position Highlights:

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  Sign-on Bonus:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  $15,000 sign-on bonus eligible position!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Shift Schedule:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Full time, days, 4 x 10 hour
  
  
  
  
  shifts
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Unit:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Cardiac Cath Lab
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Location:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  



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  Successful candidates have background in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Cardiac Cath
  
  
  
  
  Lab
  
  
  
  
  , Interventional
  
  
  
  
  Radiology
  
  
  
  
  ,
  
  
  
  
  General
  
  
  
  
  Rad
  
  
  
  
  iology
  
  
  
  
  , OR/
  
  
  
  
  Procedural
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

What we offer:

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  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:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Were
  
  
  
  
  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 $
  
  
  
  
  7,2
  
  
  
  
  00 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 lea
  
  
  
  
  ve
  
  
  
  
  up to 4
  
  
  
  
  weeks
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



• 
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  Retirement
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  : Secure your financial future with
  
  
  
  
  401K Match and
  
  
  
  
  additional
  
  
  
  
  annual
  
  
  
  
  company
  
  
  
  
  
  
  contributions for eligible teammates.
  

  
  
  
  
  

What




Youll




Need:

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  Graduation from accredit school of
  
  
  Radiology
  
  
  
  
  



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  Current RT License in State of Illinois
  
  
  
  
  

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  Current ARRT Registry
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Basic Cardiac Life support (BCLS)
  
  
  
  
  required
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Typically requires 1+ years of Interventional (IR) or procedural experience (Cath Lab, OR, IR)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  New Grads welcome to
  
  
  
  
  apply
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

Impact Patient Care:

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a highly skilled and compassionate Radiologic Tech in the Cath Lab, where your




expertise




will shine as you play a pivotal role. 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. Join us in fulfilling this mission today




.

What will you




do?:

Procedural Support:










P




rovides




competent, proficient, technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols.

Patient Centered Care:










P




rovides




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:










P




rovides




support and education to patients, families, and other healthcare team members.

Safety:










M




aintains




a safe,




organized




and efficient work environment.

Customer Service








:






D




emonstrates




the ability to interact and cooperate with all customers.

Professional Growth and Accountability:










M




aintains




professional growth, self-development




objectives




, and skill enhancement.




D




emonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals.

Where




Youll




Work:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a leading health care provider in Chicagos 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 womens health. Named among the nations 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 Childrens Hospital, one of the largest providers of pediatric services in the state and nation.

For more information about Lutheran General follow link below:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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  Ability to work staggered
  
  
  
  
  8-10 hour
  
  
  
  
  shifts and be on call.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  




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  Capability to work effectively
  
  
  
  
  under
  
  
  
  
  stressful and challenging situations.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  




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  Exposure to blood and body fluids may occur.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Exposure to radiation as part of the job.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Proficiency
  
  
  
  
  in
  
  
  
  
  assisting
  
  
  
  
  patients during transfers.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Capable of performing lifting, pulling, and pushing activities related to patient positioning, transfer, and stocking of supplies.
  
  
  
  
  

Physical Strength and Lifting Requirements:

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  Able to
  
  
  
  
  lift up
  
  
  
  
  to 35 pounds unassisted.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  




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  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.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  




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  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.


















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