Cardiac Catheterization Technician, Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our world-class academic healthcare system as a Cardiac Catheterization Technician I. Our Cardiac Catheterization Technician will work under the direction of the physician and nursing staff, performing 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. This role also performs as a tech assistant during all types of Cardiac procedures. UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion and is committed to advancing medical innovation, serving the health needs of the community, and moving collective knowledge forward.

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 arrhythmia 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.
Demonstrate proper EKG lead, electro cautery dispersive pad, BP cuff, and pulse oximeter placement.
Assists physicians 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.