Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Advocate Health•Hazel Crest, IL

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment to perform basic through advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. The role assists physicians during interventional and surgical procedures, monitors patients, supports emergency response, and ensures diagnostic image quality and accurate imaging documentation. The technologist also serves as a technical resource and preceptor, helps solve clinical problems, and supports education and coordination across departments. This is a full-time position working four 10-hour days per week, with call responsibilities one night during the week and every fourth weekend, as well as rotating holidays. The position requires patient positioning and transport, including lifting and pushing or pulling, and may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and to blood and body fluids. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. The role requires advanced training through an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program and typically two years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role. Required credentials include an Illinois radiographer license and ARRT registration. BLS and ACLS certifications must be obtained within six months, subject to the stated ACLS exception. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Advocate Health describes compensation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance. Program eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

Illinois radiographer license issued by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months.
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program.
Typically two years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role.
Advanced knowledge of radiology positioning and techniques, radiation safety, aseptic techniques, and anatomy including vascular and/or cerebral anatomy.
Knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers.
Knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to assist the provider.
Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths.
Ability to work independently and intermediate computer skills.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Clear speech, vision, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Operate angiographic and ultrasound equipment for basic through advanced inpatient and outpatient procedures, including applicable neuroendovascular, interventional radiology, or interventional cardiology procedures.
Assist with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant; work with attending and resident physicians and advise physicians on procedural equipment options.
Monitor patients, alert staff to life-threatening changes, apply the defibrillator and perform CPR when required, and assist with emergency procedures.
Identify, process, post-process, label, and verify images to ensure diagnostic quality and accurate patient and scan information.
Assist clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
Compare requisitions with physician orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Maintain regulatory records, enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document procedure billing codes to ensure accurate charges.
Serve as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff, and provide support to staff at the facility and throughout the system.
Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on post-procedure patient management and imaging department processes.
Position and transport patients, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
Provide age-appropriate care in accordance with patient needs and departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.