Invasive and Cardiac/Vascular Tech

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

10d

About The Position

The Invasive Cardiac/Vascular Specialist I provides technical assistance to physicians during selected diagnostic and interventional invasive procedures. The role includes scrubbing for diagnostic and interventional procedures; preparing and manipulating catheters, guidewires, and other devices; and injecting contrast media and medications from the sterile field as directed and supervised by a physician. The specialist documents procedures and patient information in accordance with hospital policy.

The role also involves assisting with cardiovascular, vascular, interventional radiology, and neurointerventional cases; operating advanced imaging equipment; and participating in an equitable call rotation with the procedural team. OSF welcomes new graduates of accredited radiography programs and offers one-on-one mentorship, structured orientation, progressive procedural training, support preparing for specialty certifications, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school in Radiography.
• Registered in Radiology by ARRT(R).
• Radiography license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in radiography.
• One year of specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Scrub and circulate in cardiovascular, vascular, interventional radiology, and neurointerventional cases.
• Prepare and manage catheters, guidewires, balloons, stents, and specialty devices.
• Provide scrub assistance for diagnostic and interventional procedures, including preparation and manipulation of catheters, guidewires, and other devices.
• Inject contrast media and medications from the sterile field as directed and supervised by the physician.
• Operate advanced imaging equipment.
• Document procedures and patient information according to hospital policy.
• Participate in an equitable call rotation with the procedural team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package covering benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year work commitment.
• Candidates with 5 or more years of direct experience receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available beginning on day 1, in addition to regular time-off benefits.
• One-on-one mentorship.
• Structured orientation.
• Progressive procedural training.
• Support preparing for specialty certifications.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree