Interventional Radiology Technologist
Chicago, Illinois
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Neuro (NEURO) experience required
• On-call duties required
• Weekend work required
• Meal break length: 30 minutes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Neuro experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT certification
• IEMA license

Preferred Qualifications

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

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Complete and maintain all I9 documentation
• Current and valid Driver’s License or Government Photo ID with address preferred
• 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, aliases, all counties lived/worked, national and federal criminal, sex offender, OIG/SAM/FACIS checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest level completed (minimum: high school diploma, GED, or college degree)
• Passing score on competency exam required
• Color blind testing exam required (score of 70% or higher)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Drug testing: 10-panel screen within 30 days of start (no instant/dilute tests accepted)
• Fit mask test (3M Aura 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Required vaccinations and immunizations with documentation or approved medical/religious accommodations:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series or positive titer; declinations accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or facility-specific exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 initial vaccine series or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy, updated annually for clinical patient-facing roles
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required if fit test failed
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting and eligibility verification required prior to start (must be completed in Illinois)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
• ARRT and IEMA license verifications required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review facility-specific policies including privacy, confidentiality, sexual harassment training, and information security agreements prior to start
• Facility-specific training modules must be completed as assigned
• Accommodation request forms for vaccinations or fit test failures must be submitted within 24-48 hours of contract signing for review
• Employment history must cover 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required annually

This position is ideal for radiology professionals with neuro experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, academic medical center environment with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.