Radiology Technologist CDH Cath Lab Full-time Days Sign-on Bonus Available
Listed compensation
$34.28-$47.99/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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.
Come and get a $15,000 sign on bonus!! 401(k), paid time off, wonderful colleagues! Work in a fun interventional laboratory department that provides cutting edge care to our patients. Plus, do you want an opportunity to learn more about and participate in procedures across all our departments including Neuro-IR, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology? Great, we have it all!! Apply below and give us a look!
The Radiology Technologist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus
paid in 3 installments
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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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.
- Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
- Salary Range Minimum: $34.28
- Salary Range Maximum: $47.99
- Compensation: USD 34.28 - USD 47.99 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The technologist performs interventional procedures including patient preparation, sterile setup, and intra-procedural clinical documentation. They are responsible for operating imaging systems, managing supplies, and ensuring patient safety during diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Interventional Radiology Technology Career Context
In Illinois, the Interventional Radiology Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (16 salary observations; 48 listings), vs ~$99k nationally (69 salary observations; 385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-05-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 40 active Interventional Radiology Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiology Technologist CDH Cath Lab Full-time Days Sign-on Bonus Available at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Interventional Radiology Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 96 active Interventional Radiology Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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