Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Hazel Crest, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Cardiology - Cath IR Radiologic Technologist (Contract)

Position Overview

• Role: Cath IR Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Platform)
• Employment Type: Contractor
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required; first-time travelers accepted
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Department

• Licensed Beds: 289
• Trauma Designation: Level II
• Teaching Hospital: No
• Chest Pain Center: Yes
• Stroke Center: Yes
• Average Patient Census: 12-15 patients/day

Patient Types / Common Procedures

• Cardiac Catheterization (Coronary Disease, STEMI)
• Peripheral Catheterization (Peripheral Artery Disease, including AAA Repairs)
• Electrophysiology (Arrhythmias) Studies, Ablations, and Device Implants

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS certification
• Illinois Radiology Technologist license

Skills & Responsibilities

• Scrub into procedures with procedural physicians
• Support intra-procedure workflows and operate imaging equipment
• Maintain sterile technique
• Familiarity with Cath/EP/IR supplies and equipment
• Radiation safety knowledge

Department Support Team

• Manager and Assistant Manager
• 5 Radiology Technologists
• 8 Registered Nurses

Technology & Equipment

• EMR System: EPIC
• Department Equipment: Philips Azurion Imaging Equipment, Carto EP Ablations, PFA Ablations, EKOS, IABP, Temporary Pacemaker, MERGE Hemo, Shockwave, CSI, IVUS/FFR

Orientation & Training

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 days departmental orientation

Scheduling

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (four 10-hour shifts per week; day off varies)
• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks
• Weekend Rotation: 1 weekend on-call per month
• On-Call: 1-2 nights per week plus 1 weekend call (Friday 5:30 PM – Monday 7:00 AM) per month
• Holiday Expectation: 1 major holiday during contract
• Return to Office (RTO) Requests: Up to 7 days possible if contract extended

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Blue (hospital provided)
• Parking: Free
• Department Culture: Building a new team
• Floating: No