Interventional Radiology Technologist
Winfield, Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist

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

Job Description

• Available for 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
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate Degree in Applied Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience overall
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role within active interventional cardiac cath, NeuroIR, IR, or EP labs
• Bachelor of Science Degree

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Certifications & Licensure Requirements

• ARRT and IEMA licensure required for Radiology Technologist role
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only, RQI accepted)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specific duties (e.g., Tech Cert Verification)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree completed
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry eligibility and fingerprinting required prior to start (must be completed in Illinois)
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Required immunizations and/or proof of immunity including:

  • 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)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination series or declination

Additional Requirements

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

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an Interventional Radiology Technologist with a 12-week duration in Illinois. The role requires at least 1 year of experience in radiology with ARRT certification and Illinois licensure. Candidates should be prepared for on-call and weekend work. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This summary excludes any contact information, pay details, or facility-specific names as per instructions.