Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, Imaging Tech
About The Position
Assists the physician with the performance of invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, neuro and electrophysiology procedures, by monitoring, passing instruments and catheters, observing patient response to procedure, maintaining sterile field, and interpreting and evaluating diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician. Position requires the operation of equipment that produces ionizing radiation. Supports the education, training, quality improvement and research processes in the department and excels in a subspecialty area of expertise. Position Specifics: o Department: Cath Lab o Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Days o Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital o Location: O'Fallon, IL o Sign On: $15,000 o Compensation that aligns with your experience
Requirements
- Associates degree in radiologic technology, allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is required.
- 4 years of experience working in a cath lab or special procedures radiologic technologist role is required.
- Cross-trained and able to rotate to perform at least four (4) functional skill sets as delegated in any diagnostic or interventional case type performed.
- Licensed Radiographer in the state of practice is required.
- Certification as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) certification from ARRT OR certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the physician with the performance of invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, neuro and electrophysiology procedures
- Monitoring
- Passing instruments and catheters
- Observing patient response to procedure
- Maintaining sterile field
- Interpreting and evaluating diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician
- Position requires the operation of equipment that produces ionizing radiation
- Supports the education, training, quality improvement and research processes in the department and excels in a subspecialty area of expertise
Benefits
- HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
- Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
