Radiologic Technologist, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Rad Tech 2 - HVI Proc IR

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Specialty: Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiology/Cardiology)
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Radiologic Technologist provides patient care specifically within the Heart & Vascular Institute. The role involves assisting physicians during invasive cardiology and radiology procedures, administering contrast materials, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer contrast material via existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and IV placement.
• Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• Assist with inventory and supplies management.
• Verify patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compile clinical information such as lab and pathology results.
• Assist in training new staff as needed.
• Document procedures accurately and completely.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Inform procedural nurse of medication doses, radiation, and sponge/sharp counts.
• Perform on-call duties and variable shifts as assigned.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures and pull supplies as needed.

Department-Specific Duties

• Administer and withhold contrast and treatment appropriately.
• Assess patients for allergies.
• Perform peripheral vascular work, venous central lines, tube changes, embolization (venous and arterial), and venous thrombectomy.
• Experience with interventional neurology preferred.
• Dialysis-related procedures including AV fistulas and catheter care.
• Tube access and changes (G-tube, Chole, Neph, Biliary, Abscess, SPC).
• Neuro procedures (cerebral arterial/venous, kyphoplasty) are ideal.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to learn and retain patient care and procedural information.
• Effective communication and ability to follow directions accurately.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Manual dexterity for handling small supplies.
• Previous radiologic technology experience in a procedural setting preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree in a related field OR Certificate in Radiologic Technology.
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • IEMA Radiography License (Illinois)
  • Radiography (R) (ARRT)

Experience Requirements

• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with a "Rad Tech 2" level position.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

This position is ideal for a Radiologic Technologist with interventional radiology/cardiology procedural experience seeking a 13-week clinical contract in Illinois.