Radiology Technologist CDH Interventional Labs Full-time Days Sign-on Bonus Available

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Sign‑on bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist I to perform comprehensive patient care across interventional labs, including cath, IR, neuroIR, and EP procedures. A $15,000 sign‑on bonus is available, with flexible learning opportunities across departments and on‑call duties within 30 minutes for emergent procedures.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited Radiology Technologist program (or AS in Radiologic Technology) and hold ARRT certification, IEMA licensure,

Qualifications

• ARRT Certification required.
• IEMA Licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of interventional procedure prep, setup, and execution while maintaining patient safety.
• Assist with sterile technique, room setup, and post-procedure cleanup per department policy.
• Document intra‑procedural data in the medical record and ensure accurate coding of procedures and supplies.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and biomedical staff to facilitate efficient case workflow.
• Provide on‑call coverage for emergent procedures and respond within 30 minutes for cardiac and IR cases.

Skills

ARRT Certification

IEMA Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

Radiology Technologist program or AS in Radiologic Technology

Job 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.

Come and get a $15,000 sign on bonus!! 401(k), paid time off, wonderful colleagues! Work in a fun interventional laboratory department that provides cutting edge care to our patients. Plus, do you want an opportunity to learn more about and participate in procedures across all our departments including Neuro-IR, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology? Great, we have it all!!

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.

$15,000 sign‑on bonus paid in 3 installments

#NMWEST

Description

• 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.
• Assesses 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.

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 th