Interventional Radiology Technologist
Chicago, Illinois
UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: 7am - 5pm, rotated weekends
Experience Required: Minimum 1+ year in specialty with neuro experience
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Job Description

• Position requires Interventional Radiology Tech with neuro experience.
• Local same rate.
• Rotated weekends required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, if applicable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for specific units.
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – Required for Acute Dialysis (if applicable).
• Tech Certification Verification – National certification required as applicable (e.g., NBRC for RRTs, CBSPD/IAHCSMM for Sterile Processing Techs).
• State License Verification – Must be completed within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for certain units (Prep Recovery and Interventional Radiology).

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including alias, county, and national sex offender searches).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Photo for badge required 2 weeks prior to start (plain background, jpeg).
• Facility-specific compliance checklists and online training modules must be completed prior to orientation.
• Fingernail policy must be signed prior to start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, PA, NP, or DO confirming fitness for duty.
• N95 mask fit testing within 1 year (not required for Sterile Processing Techs, Clerical, or Remote positions).
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
• Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer or declination (Surface AG and AB titers required for renal dialysis assignments).
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Dec 1 - Apr 30).

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing (14 plate Ishihara exam).
• Unit-specific competency exams (updated every 3 years).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for applicable RNs.
• Core training parts I, II, III (annual updates).
• OSHA mandatory training (annual update).

Documentation & History

• Minimum 1 professional reference from management and 1 employment verification covering 1 year of experience within the past 2 years.
• Employment application must be submitted.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with at least 1 year of interventional radiology experience, including neuro experience, who are interested in a 13-week travel contract in Chicago with a structured weekday schedule and rotated weekends.