Cardiovascular Technician III

Department:

36918 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Four 10 hour shifts Monday through Friday

Call coverage to include weekends and holidays

Possibility of floating to the ASC in Naperville on occasion.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:
Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures
1)Ensures completion of all registry abstracts.

2)Prepares patient for emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Graft(CABG) by proper documentation, sending necessary blood work to lab, notifying CV team.

3)Retrieve reports of past procedures and acquire a general knowledge of the Cardiac Cath lab office.

4)Assist when necessary with the scheduling of procedures.

Participate in in-services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies
1)Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification, perform CPR, ventilate patient; maintain, supply and operate defibrillator and crash cart in all emergency situations.

Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab
1)Prepare laboratory by setting up sterile tables, supplies for all procedures, and perform quality assurance of x-ray equipment.

Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards
1)*Daily maintenance of housekeeping duties including cleanliness, neatness and overall appearance of work area.

2)Comprehension of radiology safety precautions as demonstrated by passing tests applicable to activities of the lab.

Assistance with new staff orientation within the department
1)Act as a preceptor to include providing direction and support to orientees and staff as needed.

Act as a role model within the department serving as a resource person for all clinical activities
1)Act as a role model/resource person for staff including all components necessary for a special procedure, such as supplies, special arrangements of staff and documentation.

Assisting in the development of new operating procedures
1)Assist in the input on technical aspects of new procedures or equipment.

2)Assist in writing new procedures.

Education/Experience Required:
Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience. Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred , with an AAS in RTR, or RTN license. -Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year. -This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. -Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs. -Ability to teach procedures to the staff.
-Current License in the state of IL as a RTR or RTN. RCIS within two years of employment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The ability to function in a high stress environment, lift and move heavy patients and equipment, stand for long periods of time, wearing lead apron (approx. 18 lbs.), and work flexible hours and on-call basis. All cath lab staff must be able to respond to off hour call-ins within thirty minutes of the pager going off.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

Benefits and more

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.