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Cardiovascular Intervention Technologist Team Lead, Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology - Day Shift

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $35.85–$53.77 an hour · Full time

Posted Jun 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role requires competence across all CVI specialties. Which areas are you strongest in, and how would you close any gaps?

What they are checking: Whether they honestly assess their skills across cath lab and IR and have a plan to cover all of them.

Tell me about a time you helped recruit, orient or evaluate a technologist.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience developing staff, not just working alongside them.

Tell me about a process improvement you led in a procedural area.

What they are checking: Whether they have driven real operational or clinical improvement.

How do you build trust with staff who used to be your peers?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead former coworkers with fairness and clear expectations.

What would you do

How would you build a schedule that covers day cases and the on-call rotation fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance coverage needs with fairness to staff, which affects retention.

Your team is over budget on supplies this quarter. How would you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can look for waste and engage staff without compromising patient safety.

A tech on your team is skilled but often late for call. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they address reliability issues directly, since on-call delays can affect patient outcomes.

How do you stay a working tech and a leader at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance hands-on cases with leadership duties.

About the work

How would you use Press Ganey or HCAHPS results to improve patient experience in the lab?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn satisfaction data into specific action plans.

How do you prepare your area for a regulatory survey?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance requirements and keep the lab ready year-round.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW This position requires maintaining expertise across all CVI specialties while supporting departmental goals related to staffing, budgeting, productivity, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with leadership to recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate staff, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and a strong focus on patient satisfaction, safety, and experience. Additionally, the individual serves as a professional role model, participates in committees and meetings, supports service excellence initiatives, and contributes to continuous operational and clinical improvement. Schedule : 40 hours per week Shift : Monday to Friday Day Shift Hours with On-Call Rotation Required Location : Javon Bea Hospital - Rockford, IL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintains competence in all specialties in CVI • Ability to work within the budget and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives • Participates in & supports staffing plans including recruitment, retention, orientation/training, education, development, competency evaluations, and scheduling • Supports & partners with leadership team and ensures knowledge, skills, and behaviors of staff are consistent and in alignment with the goals of the unit • Accountable for achieving patient satisfaction (Press Ganey and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve organizational and departmental targets • Supports process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change • Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards • Participates in hospital and department meetings and committees • Demonstrates ability to develop and mentor staff and colleagues • Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior, personal and professional accountability, and holds others to the same • Serves as a role model and coach for Critical Moments of Service Standards and service recovery • Utilizes critical thinking in regard to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates via the chain of command . • Other duties as assigned • Maintains competence in all specialties in CVI EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: • Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology • Three years of procedural experience in Cardiac Cath lab, EP, Interventional Radiology, or Interventional Neurology required • Must have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of progressively responsible hospital procedural technologist experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Minimum Required: • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography registration • Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA-DNS) Radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois • Certification in specialty required • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three (3) months • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by AHA required within six (6) months • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by AHA required within six (6) months OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to follow both written and oral instructions accurately and consistently. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Direct Supervision : Instructions are specific, but the employee has a working knowledge of their regular assignments and can execute them satisfactorily with regular checks. PAY RANGE: $35.85 - $53.77 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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