Cath Lab Radiology Technologist - Swedish American

$10,000 sign-on bonus!

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist with the performance of a variety of invasive cardiac/peripheral vascular procedures, including operating and monitoring hemodynamic equipment. Record and analyze stenotic lesions and be able to provide correct measurements to physician. Provide assistance to the physician while scrubbed in for procedures, utilizing sterile technique. Able to run imaging equipment to acquire diagnostic images during procedures. Performs daily QA and QC checks. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

AGE SPECIFIC CARE:

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventions and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of a two year technical degree program in Radiology Technology. Previous experience in special procedures/cath lab preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency of Nuclear Safety and current certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Bi-annual CPR/ACLS certification required, if does not have ACLS it will be required on year from the hire date.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical decision making abilities required. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and all levels of staff under varied conditions. Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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