Cardiovascular Technologist Jobs in Illinois

Accountabilities:

• Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures
• Participate in in-services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies.
• Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab
• Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards
• Assistance with new staff orientation within the department
• Act as a role model within the department serving as a resource person for all clinical activities
• Assisting in the development of new operating procedures

Position Requirements:

• Requires 2 or more years cardiac Cath lab experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA with an AAS in RTR or a minimum of 5 years' experience as RTR preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs.
• 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.).
• Current License in the state of IL as a RT
• ACLS
• No Call required. No weekends or holidays.