Interventional Radiology Technologist
Chicago, Illinois
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• On Call: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Meal Break Length: 30 minutes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• 1–3 years of Interventional Imaging experience

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• ARRT certification (Radiography registry)
• State License primary source verification within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree completed
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry eligibility and fingerprinting (must be completed in Illinois)
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Fit mask testing (3M Aura 1870+), updated annually
• Required immunizations and titers including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer (declinations accepted)
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccination series or declination

Additional Requirements

• Completion of competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing (passing score required)
• Employment history covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Completion of facility-specific training modules and policy acknowledgements prior to start
• Sexual harassment training (annual requirement)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance if fit test is failed

Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years of Interventional Imaging experience preferred
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet all Illinois state-specific licensing and registry requirements.
• All documentation and verifications must be completed and uploaded as required prior to start.
• This position requires flexibility for on-call and weekend shifts.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology travel contract position in Illinois.