Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab

MEP Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to join the Invasive Lab, performing diagnostic and interventional procedures including cardiac catheterizations, neuro-interventions, peripheral vascular, and radiology cases. They assist with equipment setup, monitor patient safety, administer contrast material, and ensure accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates hold BLS, ARRT Radiography registration, and Illinois licensing, with ACLS within a year.

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS, ARRT Radiography registration, Illinois licensing, and ACLS within a year.
• Strong technical proficiency with imaging and monitoring equipment and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Circulating, scrubbing, or monitoring procedures.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and maintain supplies.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure comfort and safety.
• Verify patient identification and accurate documentation.
• Take call and float across departments.

Skills

Imaging equipment

Patient care

ALARA safety

Independent worker

Education

Illinois radiology license

ACLS within 12 months

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

Physiological monitors

Imaging systems

Job description

The Registered Radiologic Technologist provides specialized care in the Invasive lab, performing diagnostic and interventional procedures including cardiac catheterizations, neuro-interventions, peripheral vascular, and radiology cases.

They assist with equipment setup, monitor patient safety, administer contrast material, and ensure accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include circulating, scrubbing, or monitoring procedures, troubleshooting imaging equipment, maintaining supplies, verifying patient identification, and explaining procedures to patients to ensure comfort and safety.

They operate imaging and physiological monitoring equipment, achieve hemostasis, and follow safety protocols such as ALARA.

Additional duties involve using adjunctive tools for advanced procedures, assisting with invasive treatments like PCI, embolizations, and cerebrovascular interventions, and supporting staff training.

Qualified candidates must hold certifications including BLS, ARRT Radiography registration, Illinois licensing, and ACLS within a year.

Ideal skills include technical proficiency with imaging and monitoring equipment, patient care expertise, and the ability to work independently, including taking call and floating across departments.

Compensation ranges from $35.62 to $61.27 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.