Radiology Technologist CDH Interventional Radiology Full-time Days
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Winfield
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description At
Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference
in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is
what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an
integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our
quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the
Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing
competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan
forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is
to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description The Interventional Radiology Technologist I
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the
organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and
complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all
other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities:
Description Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. Performs all aspects of interventional
procedure process including but not limited to: set up, patient
preparation, procedures, supply management and room turnover.
Pre-procedure: prepares by assessment of each patient’s relevant
clinical data (laboratory values, allergies, history, etc.) prior
to preparing patient for procedure or providing
instructions/information to patient or significant others. Performs
sterile table set up and patient preparation following aseptic
techniques. Maintains medical and surgical asepsis during all
procedures per department policy. Assists with terminal or routine
room cleans as necessary. Demonstrates ability to scrub in and
circulate on diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures with
the physicians in at least one subspecialty (cath, IR, neuroIR,
EP). Provides vascular sheath management (securement and removal)
as directed by the physician, following department guidelines.
Positions and drapes patient to facilitate optimal arterial or
venous access for individual procedure type (i.e. dual access
sites, trans-radial approach, etc.) while considering patient
privacy and comfort. Assesses individual patient to determine
appropriate procedure protocol and method of application for
optimal imaging during specific procedural type. Performs
intra-procedural clinical documentation via integrated medical
record and hemodynamic system. Follows through for appropriate
entries related to all procedural and/or supply charges. Assists
with lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients to and
from procedure table or room to other care areas. Employs imaging
systems and accessory devices appropriately to achieve generation
of quality diagnostic clinical data and procedural outcomes.
Performs imaging procedures in accordance with radiation safety
practices as determined by Illinois Dept. of Nuclear Safety and
Nuclear Regulatory Commission to limit radiation exposure to
patient, self and other healthcare team members. Reviews and
evaluates resultant clinical data or imaging for comparison with
clinical standards; takes corrective action as needed to achieve
and maintain standards. Completes the filing and post processing of
images. Assists with coordination of procedural scheduling as
needed. Maintains and clean work areas and equipment per hospital
standards. Consistently monitors stock and specialized inventory to
anticipate need and availability for specific case types. Practices
rotation of dated items and maintenance of a clean and orderly
environment. Takes action to independently report incidence of
equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and
equipment disrepair to supervisory and/or biomedical/service
personnel as soon as possible. Assists in updating and developing
procedure manuals for angiography, tomography and other special
radiographic procedures. Communicates effectively with patients,
families, team members and providers. Manages work schedule
efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time. Must have
ability to provide on-call coverage for emergent procedures and
respond to be on duty within 30 minutes or less for cardiac,
interventional radiology and neurointerventional radiology
procedures. Qualifications Required: Graduate of an accredited
Radiology Technologist program or Associate Degree in Applied
Sciences ARRT Certification IEMA Licensure BLS through American
Heart Association ACLS through American Heart Association within 6
months of hire Preferred: Minimum of 1 year experience in similar
role within an active interventional cardiac cath, NeuroIR, IR, or
EP labs. Bachelor of Science Degree Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability,
VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the
basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender
identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any
other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine
conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly
hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are
offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an
authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine
permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal
laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check
Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence
(AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review
process for this position, however, all employment decisions will
be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits
that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their
physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing
protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits
section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal
employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year
are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate
internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position
at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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