Cardiac Procedure Tech - Outpatient Setting

Department:

36904 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Cardiac Services: Interventional Same Day

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full-time, 2nd shift
• (schedule could be either 3 12-hour shifts or 2 12-hour shifts plus 2 8-hour shifts) 12-hour start times are 7am, 8am or 9am
• 8-hour start times are 10am, 11am or noon
• Friday night and Saturday morning rotation is required
• 1 holiday a year on call is required

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist RNs with daily patient care including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and general comfort.
• Perform technical tasks such as:
  • Arterial sheath removal
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal
  • Arterial blood draws and ACT testing
  • IV insertion, care, and removal
  • Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
  • 12-lead EKGs and phlebotomy
• Monitor and report patient status, including vital signs, intake/output, and procedure site checks.
• Respond to urgent patient needs and follow emergency protocols until RN arrives.
• Document patient care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare rooms for admissions/discharges and assist with patient transport and post-mortem care as needed.

Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification:

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of acute patient care experience as a Nursing Assistant.

Skills & Competencies:

• Completion of telemetry education and unit-based clinical training within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in English and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. This is your opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients undergoing life-saving cardiac interventions.

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

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