Interventional Radiology Technologist
Winfield, Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Interventional Radiology

Location: Winfield, Illinois Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 12 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 to 17:30), 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week Meal Break: 30 minutes Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology

On-Call and Weekend Requirements

• On call is required.
• Weekday on-call shifts are 13.5 hours. Weekend on-call shifts are 24 hours (Saturday and Sunday).
• Expect 7 to 9 call shifts in a 6-week period, depending on the role.
• Weekend work is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Illinois (IEMA licensure)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Associate's degree in Applied Sciences
• Experience with Epic

Procedures, Lab, and Equipment

• Special procedures: Biopsies, CVC, PICC, tunneled HD catheters, post placements, fistulograms, angiograms, paracentesis, thoracentesis, drain placements, ureteral stents, nephrostomy tubes, thrombectomies, thrombolysis, Y-90 treatments, embolizations
• Cath lab: Diagnostic and interventional, IABP, IVUS, and IMPELLA
• Equipment: Siemens C-Arm (single and bi-plane), GE ultrasound

Pre-Start Compliance Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check and education verification within 30 days of start. Exclusion and sanctions searches (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC) are also required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• National tech certification verification: Required for Radiology Tech (Interventional Radiology) and must be run within 30 days of start.
• Drug screen: 10-panel required within 30 days of start. Instant and dilute results are not accepted.
• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• Fit test: Mask fit test required within 12 months of start and updated annually. The 3M Aura 1870+ mask is specified.
• TB: Two negative PPDs (the first within 1 year of start, the second within 3 months of start), or a QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 3 months of start.
• Tdap: Required within 10 years of the last dose.
• MMR and varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines. Negative or equivocal titers require two boosters.
• Hepatitis B: Completed series or positive IgG titer. Declinations are accepted.
• Flu: Vaccine or facility-specific medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID: Initial series of vaccines or a declination required.
• Other: Driver's license or government photo ID is highly recommended. Proof of name change is required if legal name differs from compliance documents. Sexual harassment training and facility policy acknowledgement are required.