Radiology Technologist CDH Cath Lab Full-time Days Sign-on Bonus Available

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per yr

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Incentive

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist I to join our radiology team. You will perform interventional procedures, ensure safety, and support procedural scheduling while maintaining sterile technique and accurate documentation.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, sign‑on bonus eligibility, and an hourly wage range with opportunities for professional development and ongoing training within a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Associate Degree in Applied Sciences.
• ARRT Certification.
• IEMA Licensure.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• ACLS through American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor of Science Degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety.
• Performs interventional procedure processes including setup, preparation, procedures, supply management and room turnover.
• Pre-procedure assessment of patient data and education as needed.
• Maintains sterile technique and asepsis; assists with room cleaning.
• Scrubs in and circulates on diagnostic and interventional procedures with physicians.
• Manages vascular sheath as directed and optimizes arterial/venous access.
• Assesses patient for appropriate procedure protocol and imaging method.
• Performs intra-procedural documentation in medical records and billing systems.
• Coordinates scheduling and maintains clean work areas and equipment.
• Reports equipment failures promptly and supports manual updates of procedure manuals.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, team members and providers.
• May provide on-call coverage with <30 min readiness for emergent procedures.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Associate Degree in Applied Sciences

ARRT Certification

IEMA Licensure

BLS through American Heart Association

ACLS through American Heart Association within 6 months of hire

Bachelor of Science Degree (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Interventional Radiology Technologist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Radiology Technologist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs all aspects of interventional procedure process including but not limited to: set up, patient preparation, procedures, supply management and room turnover.
• Pre-procedure: prepares by assessment of each patient’s relevant clinical data (laboratory values, allergies, history, etc.) prior to preparing patient for procedure or providing instructions/information to patient or significant others.
• Performs sterile table set up and patient preparation following aseptic techniques. Maintains medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures per department policy. Assists with terminal or routine room cleans as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to scrub in and circulate on diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures with the physicians in at least one subspecialty (cath, IR, neuroIR, EP). Provides vascular sheath management (securement and removal) as directed by the physician, following department guidelines.
• Positions and drapes patient to facilitate optimal arterial or venous access for individual procedure type (i.e. dual access sites, trans-radial approach, etc.) while considering patient privacy and comfort.
• Assess individual patient to determine appropriate procedure protocol and method of application for optimal imaging during specific procedural type.
• Performs intra‑procedural clinical documentation via integrated medical record and hemodynamic system. Follows through for appropriate entries related to all procedural and/or supply charges.
• Assists with lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients to and from procedure table or room to other care areas.
• Employs imaging systems and accessory devices appropriately to achieve generation of quality diagnostic clinical data and procedural outcomes.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with radiation safety practices as determined by Illinois Dept. of Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Regulatory Commission to limit radiation exposure to patient, self and other healthcare team members.
• Reviews and evaluates resultant clinical data or imaging for comparison with clinical standards; takes corrective action as needed to achieve and maintain standards.
• Completes the filing and post processing of images.
• Assists with coordination of procedural scheduling as needed.
• Maintains and clean work areas and equipment per hospital standards.
• Consistently monitors stock and specialized inventory to anticipate need and availability for specific case types. Practices rotation of dated items and maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Takes action to independently report incidence of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment disrepair to supervisory and/or biomedical/service personnel as soon as possible.
• Assists in updating and developing procedure manuals for angiography, tomography and other special radiographic procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, team members and providers.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Must have ability to provide on‑call coverage for emergent procedures and respond to be on duty within 30 minutes or less for cardiac, interventional radiology and neurointerventional radiology procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Associate Degree in Applied Sciences
• ARRT Certification
• IEMA Licensure
• BLS through American Heart Association
• ACLS through American Heart Association within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in similar role within an active interventional cardiac cath, NeuroIR, IR, or EP labs.
• Bachelor of Science Degree

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

The salary range for this position is $34.87 - $48.81 (Hourly Rate). Sign‑on bonus available for this position: $15,000. Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

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