Interventional Radiology Technologist
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiologic Technologist 2 - Heart & Vascular Institute Procedures

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Job Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (4/9 schedule)
• 9 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Includes on-call duties and variable shifts as assigned

Job Summary

• Provide radiologic technologist services specifically in invasive cardiology and invasive radiology procedures within the Heart & Vascular Institute.
• Assist physicians during procedures and ensure patient care, safety, and comfort.
• Administer contrast material via existing IV lines or by performing venipuncture.
• Monitor and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• Maintain sterile fields and manage procedural supplies.
• Document procedures accurately and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Perform peripheral vascular work, venous central lines, tube changes, embolization (venous and arterial), venous thrombectomy, dialysis-related procedures, and neuro-related procedures (preferred).
• Experience with interventional neurology is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification
• Associate's degree in a related field or a certificate in radiologic technology
• Radiology Technologist experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous radiologic technology experience in a procedural setting.
• Experience with interventional neurology procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and withhold contrast and treatments as appropriate.
• Assess patients for allergies.
• Assist with inventory and supply management.
• Verify patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Provide patient education and support during procedures.
• Accurately inform procedural nurses of medication doses, radiation, and counts.
• Assist in training new staff as needed.

This position is ideal for radiologic technologists with procedural experience seeking a specialized role in cardiovascular and interventional radiology settings.