Cardiovascular Tech III

Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech position that will support cardiology procedures at both Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Naperville Freedom Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Days of Operations: 4 - 10hr shifts per week. Mon-Fri. Departments closed on weekends and holidays. On-Call requirement: Must be able to arrive at Good Samaritan Hospital within 30 minutes for cardiac interventional call. Typically, 5-10 call shifts per month. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30. $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. 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.

Responsibilities

Support cardiology procedures at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Naperville Freedom Drive Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC); Provide professional, highly technical nursing care to all cardiovascular patients; Assist 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; 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; Assist in the development of new operating procedures

Requirements

Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience; Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year; 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; Ability to function in a high stress environment; Ability to lift and move heavy patients and equipment; Ability to stand for long periods of time; Ability to wear lead apron (approx. 18 lbs.); Ability to work flexible hours and on-call basis; Must be able to arrive at Good Samaritan Hospital within 30 minutes for cardiac interventional call; Must be able to respond to off hour call-ins within thirty minutes of the pager going off; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; For patient lifts over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when available

Nice to have

Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA and EPS; AAS in RTR or RTN license; minimum of 5 years experience as RTR or RTN; prior experience with various age groups

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program