Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology Technologist
Rockford, Illinois
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiovascular Intervention Technologist (Cardiac Cath / IR)

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: Days, 32-40 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Diagnostic Imaging
• Cardiovascular Intervention including Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Neurology, Interventional Radiology, and Electrophysiology

Job Description

• Perform patient identification and verify informed procedural consent
• Assess allergies and history of contrast reactions prior to procedures
• Prepare sterile supplies and medications, ensuring proper handling and expiration
• Monitor and record vital signs, assess distal pulses pre- and post-procedure
• Participate in pre-procedural time-out activities
• Prepare access sites with sterile drapes and provide patient comfort and education
• Assist physicians in selecting contrast agents and operate automatic contrast injectors
• Administer injectable medications as ordered (analgesics, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, vasoactives, emergency meds)
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Maintain and calibrate medical equipment during procedures
• Scrub with physicians using sterile and aseptic techniques
• Handle biohazardous materials safely
• Advocate for radiation safety, wear dosimeter, document fluoroscopy time and radiation dose
• Position patients and imaging equipment to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure
• Acquire and process digital images, including 3D reconstructions and image enhancement
• Assist with ultrasound guidance for vascular or organ access/biopsy
• Monitor and record all procedural data including injection, physiologic data, medications, and complications
• Assist with vascular access and all assigned diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Provide post-procedural care including applying pressure, dressings, and vascular closure devices
• Provide practical instruction for students and partners

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required
• ARRT(R) certification required
• ARRT(VI) or ARRT(CI) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required

Experience

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with certifications and advanced skills in cardiovascular intervention
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required

This position is ideal for a Diagnostic Imaging professional with advanced cardiovascular intervention skills seeking a contract role in Illinois.