Radiology Technologist- Cath Lab

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist in the Cardiac Cath Lab provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures, anticipating provider needs. This role requires competence in all roles for Cath/EP or IR, and the ability to operate all imaging and related equipment, serving as a radiation expert resource. The technologist will ensure clear communication and collaboration with providers and the team regarding technical issues to maintain quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics, and oximetry. Patient care must be delivered safely and within the scope of practice, with strict adherence to sterile technique during prepping, draping, assisting, and circulating. Safety tools and tactics are to be utilized in all patient care interactions. The technologist will act as a patient advocate, ensuring documentation, identifying educational needs, and agreeing on a plan of care. This role also involves serving as a resource to the team, providing inservices on technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA, and closure device techniques. Assisting with supply inventory and acting as a technical expert are also key responsibilities. Active participation in site or system teams, attending staff meetings, and ongoing educational offerings are expected.

Requirements

Current RT licensure in State of IL
Current AART
BLS
ACLS within 6 months of hire
2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology
Intermediate computer skills
Cathlab: Hemodynamic interpretation
Imaging equipment proficiency
Solid oral and written communication skills
Team player, flexible with assignments
Sterile Technique Expert
Cath: Scrub, Circulate, Record.
IR: Scrub and Circulate.
Process Images in PACS
Basic Patient Assessment Skills
Ability to perform lifting, pulling, pushing activities and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous Imaging Experience Preferred in Xray, Imaging Special Procedures Knowledge

Responsibilities

Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs.
Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR.
Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource.
Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry.
Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice.
Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating.
Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions.
Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon.
Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques.
Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource.
Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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