Cath Lab Special Procedure Tech II

About this role

Requirements

• Graduate of approved School of Radiology or equivalent training.
• BLS required and ACLS preferred within 12-24 months of hire date.
• Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate required.
• Successfully complete a basic EKG class after employment within one year.
• One year patient care experience required.
• Complete radiation safety classes within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set ups and operate a variety of electrical equipment in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory during a variety of procedures.
• Monitor the patient's electrocardiogram during procedures and alert the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure.
• Explain all procedures to the patient along with risks involved and obtain consent forms signed prior to the procedure.
• Prepare patients for procedures and act as a circulator, connecting monitoring lines and collecting appropriate equipment.
• Perform as a sterile assistant, assisting the physician with catheter and equipment insertion and removal while maintaining a sterile field.
• Record, interpret, and calculate various types of data collected during the procedure.
• Maintain equipment, correct malfunctions, and report issues for repair while monitoring quality assurance of x-ray equipment.
• Collect appropriate past patient information for the physician to review and participate in the on call rotation.

Benefits

• $20,000-$40,000 Sign-on Bonus!
• Additional Cath Lab $20 per hour Incentive Pay for all shifts worked once orientation is completed.