Interventional Radiology Tech
Harvey, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a role requiring ARRT certification and experience in cardiac cath lab and EP procedures at an academic medical center.

Details

• Work within the Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab departments at an academic teaching hospital
• Serve inpatients and outpatients of all ages
• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab settings
• Take general radiographic films in the department and with mobile x-ray units throughout the hospital
• Assist radiologists with fluoroscopy and specialized procedures
• May assist in teaching radiology students
• 5x8 hour day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Participates in shared on-call rotation with three-person call teams (mix of techs and nurses)
• Weekday call is 3:30 PM to 7:00 AM the next day, weekend call runs from Friday 3:30 PM to Monday 7:00 AM
• Uses computed tomography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound equipment
• Epic charting system experience required
• 100% onsite position requiring candidates to be based in the greater Chicagoland area

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT certification required
• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Active Radiography accreditation with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety required
• License required if applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with cardiac cath lab procedures including diagnostic catheterizations, PCI, right/left heart catheterization, and pacemaker insertion
• Experience with EP procedures including cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, arrhythmia induction, and AICD insertion/programming
• Experience with vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Skilled in EKG lead placement, access site prep, sterile field maintenance, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Thorough knowledge of sophisticated equipment used in Interventional Radiology preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly and accurately in problem situations preferred

Additional Information

• Works under the supervision of the Chief Technologist – Interventional Radiology
• Responsibilities include equipment setup, accurate monitoring, room circulating, scrubbing, and maintaining sterile technique
• Maintains equipment and inventory and stocks supplies as needed
• Prepares charge slips and other records as required
• RTO may not exceed 3 days and cannot be taken during the first or last week of the contract
• Any scheduling or block requests must be submitted with the initial application and discussed during interview
• Former UChicago Medicine, PRN, or Ingalls staff must have separated from employment for at least 7 months before returning as a travel employee
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate