Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

701 WINTHROP AVE

City:

GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60139

Job Description:

Provides patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab suites, Electrophysiology suite, and Cath Prep & Recovery Unit. Works directly with physicians, including EP physicians, cardiologists, and anesthesia, to ensure physician satisfaction, patient experience, and efficient production within the Cardiac Cath Lab. Organizes, staffs, supervises, and evaluates the daily operation of the Cardiac Cath Lab Department, including processing timesheet correction forms and staffing schedules. Acts as a preceptor and role model for employees. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Provides education to patients and their families regarding care before, during, and after procedures. Communicates with the team and cardiologists to maintain patient flow through the Cath Lab, ensuring patient safety. Participates in meetings for efficient facility function, including quality, patient safety, patient experience, safety huddles, productivity, and budgetary concerns. Performs other duties as assigned. Coordinates with the Director/Manager of Cardiovascular Services to meet the needs of both the EP lab and the Cardiac Cath Lab. Participates in the care of patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology lab under the direction of the cardiologist. Reads and interprets patient hemodynamics during procedures and reports changes to the cardiologist. Manages supplies and equipment related to the Cardiac Cath Lab, including ordering and evaluating products necessary for service line maintenance and growth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• EKG competency required.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy including electrophysiology required.
• Knowledge of critical care medication required.
• Able to follow and lead departmental policies and procedures required.
• Experience with Windows operating system required.
• Knowledge of all anatomy including circulatory neuro systems required.
• Responsible to maintain all required registries and licenses to perform all positions for EP procedures required.
• Able to operate and operate the x-ray equipment. Knowledge of placing service calls required.
• Able to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff required.
• Able to operate all equipment in Cardiac Cath lab required.
• Assists in patient flow through the Invasive Cardiology/EP areas required.
• Assists in training new employees once becoming independent in each position required.
• Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policies required.
• Knowledge of supplies/QSite and billing/coding for the Cardiac Cath/EP labs preferred.
• Able to operate all equipment in various Invasive Cardiology labs preferred.
• Experience in scrubbing diagnostic and interventional experience preferred.
• Understanding of hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
• EKG training preferred.

Education:
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]

Field of Study:
• N/A

Work Experience:
• 2+ cath lab experience upon hire [Required]
• 2+ experience in cardiac cath/ ep /neurosciences/ critical care, or interventional radiology [Preferred]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$40.45 - $75.23

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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