Cardiology Tech- Rad Tech

Department:

36918 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Dayshift 10 hour days

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist- Rad Tech

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL
Full-Time | Dayshift | Four 10-Hour Shifts

What You'll Do

Procedural & Technical Support

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Operate imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, and related cardiovascular equipment.
• Function in scrub, monitor, and circulator roles within the catheterization laboratory.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret hemodynamic and oximetric data.
• Support the use of complex interventional devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Process, label, review, and transfer digital imaging studies.
• Maintain sterile technique and procedural standards at all times.
• Assist with vascular software processing and peripheral vascular studies.
• Perform equipment quality assurance and basic troubleshooting.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess patients before procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and overall patient status.
• Assist with IV therapy, venipuncture, and emergency interventions including CPR, defibrillation, and cardioversion.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Perform post-procedure duties, including ACT testing, sheath removal, and hemostasis management.
• Assist with patient transport and post-procedure monitoring.
• Accurately document procedural events and patient care activities.

Quality, Safety & Operations

• Adhere to radiation safety, OSHA, and infection prevention standards.
• Maintain quality control of technical equipment and imaging systems.
• Identify equipment and supply needs proactively.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Assist with inventory management and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in policy and procedure development and updates.

Education, Training & Leadership

• Serve as a resource and mentor to fellow technologists, nurses, and cardiology fellows.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new staff.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures and recovery.
• Participate in staff education, in-services, and professional development activities.
• Contribute to departmental quality and performance improvement projects.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

Required Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of Diagnostic Radiologic Technology experience.
• Interventional Invasive Cardiology experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Illinois Radiologic Technologist (RT) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within three months of hire.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of radiographic imaging and radiation safety principles.
• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation skills.
• Basic patient assessment capabilities.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Ability to care for diverse patient populations across age groups.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day shift
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Participation in on-call rotation required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and transportation.
• Ability to push, pull, and move equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and radiation as part of normal job duties.
  
  
  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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.