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Interventional Radiologic Tech II Cath/IR/EP
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $37.5 – $56.25 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
- Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role
- Advanced knowledge in radiology positioning and techniques
- Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral
- Advanced knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers
- Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to be able to assist the provider
- Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths
- Ability to work independently
- Intermediate computer skills
Responsibilities
- Proficiently operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients
- Assists with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and equipment options
- Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status
- Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality
- Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy
- Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images
- Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies
- Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff
- Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
