Cardiac Catheterization Technician I

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist and Under the direction of the physician and nursing staff, performs a variety of functions before, during, and after Cardiac Catheterization procedures, including patient education, sterile patient and environment preparation, electrocardiograms, and patient monitoring and recording. Performs as a tech assistant during all types of Cardiac procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a cardiovascular tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab or X-ray.
• A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system required.
• Independent judgment and initiative required in order to utilize the specialized equipment involved and work within a complex organizational structure.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Ability to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• One of the following Certifications: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes observation and assessment skills to determine patient baseline status and continually monitor patient status throughout the delivery of care, including the monitoring and recording of hemodynamic patient data.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the recognition of basic arrhythmias and communicates abnormal findings to the physician.
• Prepares the patient for each procedure using aseptic technique and prepares the surgical site by shaving and cleansing with aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates proper EKG lead, electro cautery dispersive pad, BP cuff, and pulse oximeter placement.
• Assists physician in scrubbing for surgical procedures.
• Passes instruments and materials while maintaining the sterility of the equipment and environment.
• Prepares lab with appropriate and sterile linen, instruments, and equipment as per physician preference.
• Positions procedure room equipment and supplies and covers x-ray equipment with sterile drapes.
• Initiates cleaning of the procedure room and prepares equipment for return to central sterile reprocessing.
• Assists in the maintenance and control of lab inventory including the rotation of stock and notification of potential out-dating.
• Apply quality, lean, and problem solving expertise to improve operations including understanding flow of current and future states and implement process improvements.

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
• Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED