Overview 1.0 FTE Day shift 7a-4:30p Call 1 night a week Every 4th weekend and rotating holiday Located in Rockford, IL Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work and continually evaluates new programs and benefits. We have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for helping our workers achieve a work/life balance through benefit offerings and innovative programs. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: Employee engagement, empowerment and growth Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization Performs cardiac-interventional and/or vascular interventional procedures as assigned at work site(s). Technicians are responsible for scrubbing and monitoring procedures and operating diagnostic equipment. He/She may be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, call, flexible hours, and overtime as necessary to ensure the delivery of quality patient care at assigned site(s). He/She works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and/or task forces and participating in projects as needed/requested. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Verify patient identification and presence of appropriate signed informed procedural consent. Identify/review allergies and history of contrast reaction prior to all procedures by reviewing patient records and questioning the patient. Verify package integrity and expiration dates on all sterile supplies. Prepares patient and equipment for utilization of sterile technique. After procedure, prepares equipment/supplies for sterilization. Participate in the procedural timeout. Monitors and records all procedural data and maintains procedural event logs. Provides patient comfort while familiarizing him/her with the equipment and supplies needed for the procedure. Applies the necessary monitors and prepares access site(s) including the necessary sterile drapes. Verifies appropriate medications and/or contrast agents and dosages with nursing staff and physician. When scrubbing into a procedure, uses sterile and aseptic technique as required for infection prevention. Handles blood and bodily fluids per policy. Advocates for radiation safety and protection for self and coworkers. Wears personal radiation dosimeter and takes necessary precautions to limit/minimize patient and staff exposure. Documents fluoroscopy time and radiation doses and evaluates reports to determine if values are within established safety limits. Provides post-procedural care. Participates in Quality Assessment & Improvement. Performs all other duties as assigned. CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiography program OR equivalent training/education program for required certification/licensure. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Board certified ARRT OR eligible to take boards (must be board certified within six (6) months of hire) OR Graduate of a Cardiac Intervention Program AND registered or registry eligible (must be registered within six (6) months of hire) AND ACLS required within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only) AND PALS required within one (1) year of hire (Rockford Riverside Only) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be able to participate in holiday and on-call rotations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth – 28 days) Rockford Only Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Rockford Only Pediatric (1 year – 12 years) Rockford Only Adolescents (13 years – 17 years) Rockford Only Adult (18 years – 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) Non-Specific Task (N/A) INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee will frequently reach, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch and will regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close-up, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to wear 15-pound lead apron. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: · Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. · Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. · Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. · Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. · Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. · Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.