Advocate Health Care

Invasive Cardiac Technologist I

Advocate Health Care • $73K — $110K *
Oconomowoc, WI 53066In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
  • Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

  • Operate monitoring and recording equipment during procedures.
  • Monitor patient ECG for dysrhythmias during procedures.
  • Perform CPR and assist in emergencies as needed.
  • Assist with pre and post procedure activities including equipment care.
  • Document clinical data accurately during procedures in logs.
  • Prepare and operate imaging and angiographic systems for procedures.
  • Position patients and select exposure factors for radiographic procedures.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs.
  • Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
  • Educational Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Department:

36918 AMC Summit - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 07:30-16:00 with required call coverage after hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to meet a 30-minute call response time.

Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:
  • Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff. Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re-sterilization.
  • Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias.
  • Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance in emergency situations.
  • Assists in pre and post procedure activities related to equipment and patient care. Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment. Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment.
  • Identifies cardiovascular and peripheral vascular anatomy for documentation purposes.
  • Obtains and documents clinical data during procedures in procedure log.
  • Prepares and operates imaging, angiographic, interventional and storage systems.
  • Positions patient and selects exposure factors for all radiographic procedures performed in the department.
  • Supports physician and staff during procedures. Scrubs to assist physician with diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures with knowledge of equipment and equipment options.
  • Performs bloom operation (i.e., overdrive pacing).
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
  • 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.

Education Required:
  • Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field.

Experience Required:
  • No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course within three months of hire.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
  • Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to:
  • - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
  • - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
Learn more about Advocate Health Care
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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