Interventional Radiologic Technologist – Cardiac/Vascular
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health - 611 W Park St

Job Opportunity: Registered Radiologic Technologist

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Facility: Carle Health - 611 W Park St
Hospital System: Carle Health
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Specialty: Radiologic Technologist – Heart & Vascular Institute

Job Summary

The Registered Radiologic Technologist provides patient care specifically within the Heart & Vascular Institute. The role involves assisting physicians during invasive cardiology and invasive radiology procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and support throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer contrast material via existing vascular access as requested by physicians; monitor and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• Work under direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
• Assist with inventory and supplies management.
• Verify patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compile relevant clinical information (lab, pathology, etc.).
• Assist in training new staff as needed.
• Accurately document procedures according to policies.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide care including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Perform all essential functions of a Radiologic Technologist.
• Participate in on-call duties and variable shifts as assigned.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Administer or withhold contrast and treatment appropriately.
• Assess patients for allergies.
• Prepare supplies for procedures.
• Take call within 6 months of hire.

Procedures Involved

• Cardiac Cath Lab procedures: left and right heart catheterizations, coronary stenting, pericardiocentesis, vascular access under sterile conditions.
• Structural Heart Procedures: TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO closure, CardioMEMs.
• Hybrid Peripheral Vascular procedures in coordination with vascular surgery: EVAR, TCAR, TEVAR.
• Use of adjunctive tools such as ICUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Laser, Rota, Impella, IABP, OCT, CTO.

Contract Length

• Approximately 89 days

Required and Preferred Skills

• No specific required or preferred skills listed.

This position is ideal for Radiologic Technologists experienced or interested in advanced cardiovascular and vascular interventional procedures within a hospital setting.