Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab in Chicago, Illinois at Community First Medical Center

This opportunity is for Mon-Fri.- full time days and some call.

New Grads Welcome

Performs a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic/x-ray equipment and making radiographs of designated parts of the body. Assists in all invasive procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Special Procedures/Electrophysiology lab. The staff in this position will work as part of a team with physician, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates responsibility for x-ray equipment in all diagnostic and interventional procedures.

2. Adjusts equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.

3. Positions patients for certain anatomical view using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.

4. Accurately processes images, matched with appropriate labels and information for interpretation.

5. Daily responsibility for checking that all procedures were properly transmitted and archived.

6. Functions as a scrub person and a procedure table for all diagnostic and interventional procedures

7. Functions as a monitor person in all diagnostic and interventional procedures.

8. Rotates calls for all emergency and add-on procedures.

9. Demonstrates understanding of radiation safety and sterile techniques.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/Part Time
• Met Life Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year
• Six paid holidays
• Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability
• 401(k) after 90 days
• Sick Bank of up to 40 hrs./year
• Free Parking Garage
• Internal Growth Opportunities

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

• 1+ to 3 years in Cath Lab/Special Procedure, Electrophysiology preferred
• Graduation from an approved program in Radiology Technology
• BLS, Current Licensure in the State of Illinois,
• Current Registration by ARRT and IEMA, are required.
• ACLS and ECG are preferred.
• Ability to speak and write English to the extent necessary for safe and efficient performance of the job.

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.