Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Lake Forest, Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

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

Job Description

• Must have cardiac cath experience.
• On-call requirement: 7-8 days per month including weekends.
• Weekend work required.
• Meal break length: 30 minutes.
• Holiday on-call only; holiday requests should be made upon hiring.
• Will interview prior to hiring.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology with at least 2 years of experience in cath lab/interventional radiology.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role within an active interventional lab such as IR or EP lab.
• Must be fully knowledgeable in cardiovascular procedural functions including:

  • PTCA (coronary angioplasty)
  • Coronary Stenting
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon placement
  • Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker insertion
  • Atherectomy
  • Intra-vascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
  • Thrombectomy (use of Pronto device)
  • FFR/Pressure Wire
  • Management of Arterial and Venous Sheaths

Education & Certifications

• Associate Degree in Applied Sciences required.
• ARRT Certification required.
• IEMA Licensure required.
• BLS through American Heart Association required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required (AHA or RQI accepted).
• Tech Cert Verification (National) required within 30 days of start.
• State License primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification required for RNs within 30 days of start.

Licenses & Compliance

• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry eligibility required (fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and state-specific searches required within 30 days of start.
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations.
• Fit mask testing required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD not accepted)
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray documentation
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive IgG titer (declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID vaccination series or declination required

Additional Requirements

• Employment history covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required annually.
• Competency exam with passing score required.
• Color blind testing required (passing score of 70% or higher).
• Completion of facility-specific documents including confidentiality, privacy policy, information security, cannabis acknowledgment, sexual harassment training, and policy acknowledgments prior to start.
• Accommodation request forms available for vaccine or fit test exemptions; must be submitted promptly for review.

Work Environment & Expectations

• On-call 7-8 days per month including weekends.
• Holiday on-call only, with holiday requests made at hiring.
• Staff collaboration on holiday scheduling.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for a Radiology/Cardiology technologist with strong interventional lab experience, who is comfortable with on-call and weekend work, and meets all licensure and compliance requirements for Illinois.