Interventional Procedures Assistant - Cath Lab

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

11d•$26 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Procedures Assistant in the Cath Lab performs a variety of tasks to support the procedural team (physicians, registered nurses, and radiologic technologists) before, during, and after procedures. This role involves preparing sterile and non-sterile equipment, catheters, and technology. The assistant will act as a scrub assist, aiding the physician and Radiology Technologist in circulating the procedure, setting up equipment, obtaining necessary items, and managing product. Additionally, the role involves assisting the physician with vascular access, central venous line placement, and drain placement, as well as managing and restocking supplies. The job requires a medium to high energy level, with the ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs and push/pull 150-200 lbs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification required
Seeking applicants seeking knowledge and skill development in an acute care setting.
Ideal applicant is students in Nursing or Allied Health fields (Radiology, Respiratory therapy, Ultrasound/Sonography).
Task oriented, good communication, likes to be part of a team

Responsibilities

Performs a combination of tasks/skills pre, during, and after the procedure to assist the procedural team (physicians, registered nurses and radiologic technologists).
Prepares both sterile and nonsterile equipment, catheters, and technology utilized pre, intra, and post procedure
Performs as a scrub assist aiding the physician and Radiology Technologist in circulating the procedure, setting up equipment, obtaining the necessary equipment needed for the procedure, open product as needed and dropping onto sterile table.
Assist physician in obtaining vascular access (femoral, radial, brachial, jugular, peripheral, and transseptal), central venous line placement, and drain placement.
Responsible for supply management and restocking of supplies