Cath Lab Invasive Technologist

About the Role

Maintains and operates equipment and supplies for cardiovascular procedures, ensuring proper setup and sterilization. Produces accurate and timely medical records for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises new personnel, providing orientation and ongoing education
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes
• Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations
• Maintains accurate and secure medical records, following prescribed processes for documentation
• Demonstrates cross-functional abilities and leadership skills within the cardiovascular team
• Takes scheduled emergency calls and responds in a timely manner
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures, including coronary, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and peripheral interventions
• Verifies orders, facilitates implementation, and communicates with physicians as needed
• Administers and evaluates effectiveness of treatments and medications according to policy and training
• Other duties as assigned
• Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and performs within the scope of practice for the position

Why Join UChicago Medicine AdventHealth?

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work®
• Part of a leading academic + community health partnership
• Whole-person care model — for patients and team members
• Opportunities to grow across multiple hospitals and specialties
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation [Required]
• Knowledge of Cardiovascular anatomy [Required]
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy [Required]
• Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Preparing and positioning patients and selecting anatomic and technical parameters accurately [Required]
• Preparing and administering contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations [Required]
• Observing patient during procedure and reporting abnormal activity. Monitoring protocols and recommending updates or refinements as warranted [Required]
• Following radiation safety procedures and guidelines [Required]
• Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures [Required]
• Ensuring all activities comply with regulatory agency standards [Required]
• Knowledge of electrophysiology diagnostic procedures [Preferred]
• Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures [Preferred]
• Knowledge of peripheral diagnostic procedures [Preferred]
• Knowledge of peripheral intervention procedures [Preferred]
• Knowledge of interventional cardiology procedures [Preferred]
• Basic EKG interpretation [Preferred]

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]
• Field of Study in Science

Work Experience

• 1+ experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] or Registered Technologist - Radiography (R.T.(R)(ARRT)) [Required] or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) [Required] or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) [Required] or Cardiovascular Interventional Tech Cert (CVIT) [Required] or Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required] or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]

Pay

• $31.03 - $57.72

Schedule

• Full time, Day shift