Requisition ID: 46163

Location: Presence Resurrection Med

Location Address:
7435 West Talcott, Chicago, IL 60631 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Catheterization Lab Technician provides health care services using medical imaging techniques to assist in diagnosis to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention as prescribed by physicians. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures. Positions patients and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Utilizes appropriate immobilization devices as required for performing quality radiographs.

Determines and selects appropriate radiographic exposure factors for each x-ray exam. Applies principles of Radiation protection to patient, staff, and others. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded on each.

Selects, operates and maintains Catheterization Lab equipment. Selects and operates appropriate Catheterization Lab equipment as indicated for each exam. Assists radiologist with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Prepares, identifies, administers, and/or assists with contrast media administration as permitted by state and institutional policy. Provides written and/or verbal communication of equipment failure to area supervisor.

Processes patient information and produces Catheterization Lab exam requests. Greets patients and directs patient flow. Provides instruction to patients. Processes patient exams in computer and generates associated paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of a two-year approved school of Radiologic Technology.

Minimum of one year of experience as a staff radiographer and one year as a special procedures or Cath Lab radiographer or 1 year in a program specializing in angiographic and cardiac catheterization techniques

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current certification in the followings: ARRT, CPR, IDNS and IEMA

*SK

Secures and prepares patient Radiology folders and films for interpretation. Accesses computer, card file, etc. to locate patient records. Retrieves patient folders/CD's from department. Assembles patient folder and associated paperwork for interpretation.

Business Unit: Presence Resurrection Med Cntr

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability