Cardiovascular Intervention Technologist Team Lead, Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology[...]

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Corporation is seeking a Radiologic Technologist based in Rockford, Illinois. This position requires expertise across all CVI specialties and focuses on staffing and quality improvement while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of patients.

The ideal candidate will fulfill procedural roles in various labs and must meet specific education and certification requirements, including ARRT registration and BLS certification. A competitive pay range between $35.85 and $53.77 is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Three years of procedural experience in Cardiac Cath lab, EP, Interventional Radiology, or Interventional Neurology.
• Must have 3 to 4 years of progressively responsible hospital procedural technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competence in all specialties in CVI.
• Supports staffing plans including recruitment, retention, and scheduling.
• Accountable for patient satisfaction as per Press Ganey and HCAHPS action plans.

Skills

Radiologic technology expertise

Critical thinking

Patient safety awareness

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Certification in specialty

Job description

OVERVIEW

This position requires maintaining expertise across all CVI specialties while supporting departmental goals related to staffing, budgeting, productivity, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with leadership to recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate staff, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and a strong focus on patient satisfaction, safety, and experience. Additionally, the individual serves as a professional role model, participates in committees and meetings, supports service excellence initiatives, and contributes to continuous operational and clinical improvement.

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday to Friday Day Shift Hours with On-Call Rotation Required

Location: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains competence in all specialties in CVI
• Ability to work within the budget and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives
• Participates in & supports staffing plans including recruitment, retention, orientation/training, education, development, competency evaluations, and scheduling
• Supports & partners with leadership team and ensures knowledge, skills, and behaviors of staff are consistent and in alignment with the goals of the unit
• Accountable for achieving patient satisfaction (Press Ganey and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve organizational and departmental targets
• Supports process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards
• Participates in hospital and department meetings and committees
• Demonstrates ability to develop and mentor staff and colleagues
• Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior, personal and professional accountability, and holds others to the same
• Serves as a role model and coach for Critical Moments of Service Standards and service recovery
• Utilizes critical thinking in regard to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates via the chain of command
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Three years of procedural experience in Cardiac Cath lab, EP, Interventional Radiology, or Interventional Neurology required
• Must have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of progressively responsible hospital procedural technologist experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Minimum Required:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography registration
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA-DNS) Radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois
• Certification in specialty required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three (3) months
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by AHA required within six (6) months
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by AHA required within six (6) months

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to follow both written and oral instructions accurately and consistently.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: Instructions are specific, but the employee has a working knowledge of their regular assignments and can execute them satisfactorily with regular checks.

PAY RANGE

$35.85 - $53.77

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.