Interventional Radiology Tech Cath Lab

Location: Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Cardiology Cath Lab
Schedule: Shift : Day shift |Full-time | with call
Sign-on bonus: up to $15,000.00

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure, reports abnormal activity, and monitors protocols to recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
• Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/Physician Assistant (PA).
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines, ensuring all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is acceptable.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.