Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology - Day Shift

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybride; USD 68 000 - 107 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a Technologist to support Interventional Radiology and the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will prepare equipment, maintain sterile fields, assist physicians, monitor patients, and help ensure safety and quality during fast-paced procedures.

This full-time day shift role includes variable hours with occasional weeknight on-call and weekend on-call. Requires radiography credentials, ARRT certification or eligibility, ACLS/CPR, NIHSS, and adherence to radiation safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program or equivalent training.
• Board certified ARRT or eligible to take boards (must be certified within six months).
• ACLS required within six months of hire (Rockford Only).
• NIHSS required within six months of hire (Rockford Only).
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Verify patient identification and signed informed consent prior to procedures.
• Prepare patient and equipment using sterile technique for procedures.
• Assist physicians during IR and Cardiac Cath Lab procedures.
• Monitor patient status and maintain procedural data and logs.
• Provide post-procedural care and uphold radiation safety practices.

Connaissances

Patient care

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Procedural support

Formation

Radiography program

ARRT certification or eligible

ACLS within 6 months

NIHSS within 6 months

CPR/BLS within 90 days

Description du poste

## Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology - Day ShiftApply: Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02719**OVERVIEW**This position will support Interventional Radiology (IR) and the Cardiac Cath Lab (CVI) at the Javon Bea Hospital campus. In IR, the Technologist will support minimally invasive, image-guided procedures; in the Cardiac Cath Lab, the technologist will support cardiac procedures. They will be skilled in preparing equipment, maintaining a sterile field, assisting physicians, and monitoring patients and will work efficiently in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on safety and quality care. **Sign-on Bonus Available****Schedule**: 40 hours per week**Shift**: Variable Day Shift Hours Starting at 7am; 1 - 2 weeknight call shifts per schedule period and 1 weekend of on-call per month **Techs hired for this position may be eligible for float incentive** **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) ORGraduate of a Cardiac Intervention Program AND registered or registry eligible (must be registered within six (6) months of hire) ACLS required within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only) National Institute of Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required within six (6) months of hire (Rockford Only)Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. **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 OnlyInfant (29 days – less than 1 year) Rockford OnlyPediatric (1 year – 12 years) Rockford OnlyAdolescents (13 years – 17 years) Rockford OnlyAdult (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.**PAY RANGE:**$32.47 - $51.68