Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital · 4 months ago
Interventional Radiologic Technologist-Full Time Days $15000 Sign on Bonus
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$39.19/hr - $52.91/hr
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is committed to delivering world-class care and is seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist. The role involves assisting physicians during diagnostic or interventional procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Prepares and scrubs-in to sterile field to directly assist physician performing diagnostic or interventional procedures and maintains strict adherence to principles of asepsis
Assesses individual patient to determine appropriate procedure protocol and method of application for optimal imaging during specific procedural type
Employs imaging systems and accessory devices appropriately to achieve generation of quality diagnostic clinical data and procedural outcomes
Performs imaging procedures in accordance with radiation safety practices as determined by Illinois Dept. of Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Regulatory Commission to limit radiation exposure to patient, self and other healthcare team members
Positions and drapes patient to facilitate optimal arterial or venous access for individual procedure type (i.e. dual access sites, trans-radial approach, etc.) while considering patient privacy and comfort
Reviews and evaluates resultant clinical data or imaging for comparison with clinical standards; takes corrective action as needed to achieve and maintain standards
Pre-procedure: prepares by assessment of each patient’s relevant clinical data (laboratory values, allergies, history, etc.) prior to preparing patient for procedure or providing instructions/information to patient or significant others
Pre-procedure: fully prepares procedure room as well as other necessary equipment or devices commonly utilized in interventional procedures
Maintains and clean work areas and equipment per hospital standards
Performs intra-procedural clinical documentation via integrated hemodynamic system. Follows through for appropriate entries related to all procedural and/or supply charges
Assists with lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients to and from procedure table or room to other care areas
Completes the filing and post processing of images
Consistently monitors stock and specialized inventory to anticipate need and availability for specific case types. Practices rotation of dated items and maintenance of a clean and orderly environment
Takes action to independently report incidence of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment disrepair to supervisory and/or biomedical/service personnel as soon as possible
Assists in updating and developing procedure manuals for angiography, tomography and other special radiographic procedures
Assists with coordination of procedural scheduling as needed
Able to precept or assist with department orientation of new staff members
Must have ability to provide on-call coverage for emergent procedures and respond to be on duty within 30 minutes or less for cardiac procedures and 1 hour or less for Interventional Radiology procedures
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Applied Sciences
ARRT Certification
IEMA Licensure
BLS through American Heart Association
Must be fully knowledgeable in cardio-vascular procedural routines & understand technologist's role performing the following: PTCA (coronary angioplasty), Coronary Stenting, Intra-Aortic Balloon placement, Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker insertion, Atherectomy, Intra-vascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Thrombectomy (use of Pronto device), FFR/Pressure Wire, and Management of Arterial and Venous Sheaths
Preferred
Bachelor of Science Degree
Over 1 year experience in similar role within an active interventional cardiac cath, IR, EP lab
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Company
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a 201-bed community hospital with 700 physicians board-certified in 90 medical specialties, conveniently located in offices throughout Lake County.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kasia Gebicz
Clinical Coordinator, BSN, CNOR
Kristi Sparks
Executive Assistant to Chief Nursing Officer
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