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Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cardiac Catheterization Interventional Radiology Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.93-$46.4/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

  • Department: Imaging Catheterization and Interventional Lab
  • Schedule: full time
  • Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
  • Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential. Cross training is available.

Apply today! SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.

Pay Range

$30.93 - $46.40

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary

Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system and performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.

Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.

Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.

Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area and ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.

Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.

  • Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
  • May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

  • State of Work Location: Illinois
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Or
  • Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • And
  • ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • State of Work Location: Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • And
  • Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4203000046 Radiology Angiography

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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Key Responsibilities

Assists with cardiovascular procedures to analyze, diagnose, and treat patients while performing specialized imaging such as angio and neuro interventional procedures. Responsible for preparing patients, maintaining lab equipment, and monitoring patient status throughout the procedure.

Requirements

Requires completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program and ARRT-R credential. Must hold current BLS, ALS, and relevant state-specific radiologic technologist certifications.

Key Skills

Interventional radiologyCardiac catheterizationPatient preparationContrast media administrationVascular proceduresMedical history review

Interventional Radiology Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Interventional Radiology Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 24.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Interventional Radiology Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution5 jobs · 3 employers

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Interventional Radiology Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 99 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Mount Vernon

Median resident rent
$910/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SSM Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)
Upfront Tuition Coverage