Interventional Radiology Technologist
Lake Forest, Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Details

• On Call Requirement: 6-7 days per month including 1 weekend
• Meal Break Length: 30 minutes
• Weekend Work: Yes
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• ARRT Certification (Radiology specialty)
• Associate Degree in Applied Sciences
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Interventional Radiology roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Current and valid Driver’s License or Government Photo ID (highly recommended)
• Proof of Name Change if legal name differs from compliance documents (e.g., marriage license, divorce decree)
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, all aliases, county, national, federal, sex offender, OIG, SAM, FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification of highest degree (Associate Degree minimum)
• Transcript/Diploma matching degree for pending verifications
• Primary Source Verification of State License within 30 days of start
• Color Blind Testing (passing score required)
• Competency Exam (passing score required)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by DO, MD, NP, PA, APN, APRN, or ARNP, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months of start and annually (3M Aura 1870+ required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (Td not accepted)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray per guidelines (annual updates required for clinical roles)
• Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with signed form)
• Drug Screening: 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant/dilute results accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination series or declination form required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific training modules prior to or shortly after start
• Signing of Information Security Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Cannabis Acknowledgement, and Policy Acknowledgement forms
• Sexual Harassment Training (annual completion required)
• BIPA Consent Release prior to start
• Parking instructions provided upon assignment
• Accommodation Request Form for required vaccinations if applicable (must be submitted within 24 hours of contract signing)

State-Specific Requirements (Illinois)

• Fingerprinting to become eligible on the Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry prior to start (must be done in Illinois; out-of-state fingerprints not accepted)
• Registry verification required prior to every contract and extension

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required annually
• OSHA Respiratory Safety Clearance required if fit test is failed
• All documentation must be current and compliant prior to start to avoid delays

This position is ideal for a Radiology professional with ARRT certification and Illinois licensure seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility, offering day shifts with on-call responsibilities and weekend work.