Interventional Radiology Technician
Joliet, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology Technician

Location: Joliet, Illinois
Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center
Hospital System: Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (12 months)

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shifts (7 AM - 3 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM)
• Rotating on-call duties: 2 days per week, 1 weekend per month

Job Description

• Assist physicians (Cardiologists/Radiologists) by scrubbing procedures or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data during cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms and ensure adequate supplies and instruments are available.
• Participate in departmental meetings, performance improvement activities, and training of new staff.
• Support both invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification and state licensure required; Vascular Interventional Technologist (VI) certification preferred.
• Previous experience in an Interventional Radiology department preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Proficient computer skills.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (Passport accepted in lieu of Social Security Card).
• Prime OIG clearance and Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion checks.
• Drug screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC) within 60 days of start.
• COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses plus booster) or completed declination.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), Tdap, and TB testing.
• Annual respirator fit test.
• Physical/Health statement confirming fitness to work, updated annually.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Prime Core Competencies Exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Prime Badge Photo (clear headshot).
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9).
• Completion of onboarding education and attestation.
• Completion of Essentials Onboarding Packet.
• Documentation of required skills and job description signed by employee.
• Other required professional and health history credentials as per facility policy.

Additional Notes

• Participation in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities is expected.
• Training and mentoring of new staff members is part of the role.
• Compliance with all credentialing and health requirements is mandatory for onboarding and continued employment.

This position is ideal for Radiology Technicians with interventional experience seeking a long-term assignment in a hospital cardiovascular lab setting.