INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURAL TECHNOLOGIST

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

23h•$34 - $44

About The Position

The Interventional Procedural Technologist at Riverside Healthcare is a crucial member of the healthcare team responsible for assisting in a variety of interventional procedures. This role involves working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient execution of procedures, including but not limited to, Interventional Radiology (IR), Invasive Cardiology (CCL), Electrophysiology (EP), Peripheral Vascular, and Neuro Interventional. The technologist is expected to operate complex imaging equipment, maintain sterile environments, and provide exceptional patient care throughout the procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA and accredited program in medical imaging.
ARRT (RT) Required.
BLS required.
IEMA required in Radiologic Technology within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum 1 year work experience as a radiology technologist.
ALCS required within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
Operate advanced imaging equipment such as fluoroscopy, angiography machines, and ultrasound systems during procedures.
Assist physicians during procedures by handling instruments, catheters, and other supplies as needed.
Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to any changes in their condition during procedures.
Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
Document procedure details accurately in the patients medical records.
Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of all equipment used in interventional procedures.
Provide post-procedure care instructions to patients and ensure their safe transfer to recovery areas.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to review and improve procedural protocols and outcomes.
Must be available when needed for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Participate in continuing education and training to stay updated with the latest advancements in interventional procedures.
Assist in inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies required for procedures.
Support other departments with technical expertise when needed.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work