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Job ID: 883358
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,634.96
Job Title
CVI (Cardiac Cath / IR) Technologist
Location
Rockford, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Day Shift with On-Call Rotation (Weeknights, Weekends, and Holidays)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with a full range of cardiovascular intervention procedures spanning Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Neurology, Interventional Radiology, and Electrophysiology
- Verify patient identification, informed consent, allergies, and contrast reaction history prior to procedures; monitor and record vital signs and assess distal pulses pre- and post-procedure
- Prepare and operate imaging and monitoring equipment, including automatic contrast injectors and pressure transducers; acquire and process digital images including road mapping, subtraction, annotation, magnification, and 3D reconstructions
- Prepare and assist in administering injectable medications per physician orders, including analgesics, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, vasoactives, and emergency medications; recognize and respond to patient emergencies
- Advocate for radiation safety and protection; wear a personnel radiation dosimeter, document fluoroscopy time and radiation dose, and evaluate dose reports to ensure values are within established limits
- Provide post-procedural patient care including applying pressure to puncture sites, placing vascular closure devices, and providing practical instruction for students and partners
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited radiology program
- IEMA-DNS Radiography Accreditation required
- ARRT(R) required
- ARRT(VI) or ARRT(CI) required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
- NIHSS certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment
- Proficiency with ultrasound guidance for vascular access or organ access/biopsy
- Experience across multiple cardiovascular intervention specialties including Electrophysiology and Interventional Neurology
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular intervention setting with exposure to a broad range of advanced interventional specialties
- Cross-training provided across all CVI specialties, offering significant professional growth and skill development