Cardiac Catheterization Technician I, Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Catherization Technician I in the Proc- Electrophysiology Department.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500

Under the direction of the physician and nursing staff, performs a variety of functions before, during, and after Cardiac Catheterization procedures, including patient education, sterile patient and environment preparation, electrocardiograms, and patient monitoring and recording. Performs as a tech assistant during all types of Cardiac procedures

Essential Job Functions

• Cardiac Catheterization Specialist: Utilizes observation and assessment skills to determine patient baseline status and continually monitor patient status throughout the delivery of care, including the monitoring and recording of hemodynamic patient data.  Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the recognition of basic arrhythmia and communicates abnormal findings to the physician. 
• Surgical Assist: Prepares the patient for each procedure using aseptic technique and prepares the surgical site by shaving and cleansing with aseptic technique.  Demonstrates proper EKG lead, electro cautery dispersive pad, BP cuff, and pulse oximeter placement.  Assists physicians in scrubbing for surgical procedures.  Passes instruments and materials while maintaining the sterility of the equipment and environment.
• Room Preparation & Setup: Prepares lab with appropriate and sterile linen, instruments, and equipment as per physician preference.  Positions procedure room equipment and supplies and covers x-ray equipment with sterile drapes.  Initiates cleaning of the procedure room and prepares equipment for return to central sterile reprocessing. 
• Inventory Management: Assists in the maintenance and control of lab inventory including the rotation of stock and notification of potential outdating.
• Problem Solving: Apply quality, lean, and problem-solving expertise to improve operations including understanding flow of current and future states and implement process improvements.
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

 Required Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience working as a cardiovascular tech in a Cardiac Cath Lab.
• A thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system required.
• Independent judgment and initiative required to utilize the specialized equipment involved and work within a complex organizational structure.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and either Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS). 
• Ability to take calls overnight/weekends.
• Basic Life Support (BLS);
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• And either:
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

 Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0); 10-hour shifts
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Proc Cath Lab Adult- Hyde Park 
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.