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Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a radiation safety issue during a procedure. What did you do in the moment?

real-world judgment and initiative around radiation safety versus just reciting policy

Tell me about a time you had to train or mentor a newer tech on a technical skill or closure device technique.

whether the candidate can actually function as the team resource this role expects them to be

How do you personally stay within your scope of practice when a situation gets chaotic in the room?

self-awareness about boundaries and legal/clinical scope in high-pressure moments

Tell me about a time a patient was anxious or scared before a procedure. How did you handle it?

patient advocacy skills and bedside communication under the added stress of IR procedures

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague or provider about a technical issue affecting image quality or QA. How did you resolve it?

communication and collaboration skills specifically around technical quality assurance disputes

Technical

Walk me through how you'd scrub in for an interventional case versus a diagnostic cath case. Where do the roles actually differ?

whether the candidate truly understands the distinct scrub/circulate roles across IR and Cath/EP, not just familiarity with one modality

How do you interpret hemodynamic waveforms during a cath procedure, and what would make you flag something to the physician?

depth of hands-on hemodynamic and oximetry knowledge, not just textbook recall

Describe your experience processing and managing images in PACS during a live case.

comfort with the specific imaging workflow tools this role uses daily

What's your process for keeping supply inventory accurate and making sure the room is stocked before a full procedure day?

practical operational responsibility beyond direct patient care tasks

Situational

A physician wants to move faster than you're comfortable with on sterile technique during a case. What do you do?

willingness to speak up and protect patient safety even under time pressure from a provider

You're on call and get pulled in at 2 a.m. for an unfamiliar interventional case with a skeleton crew. How do you prepare yourself and the room?

ability to function independently and safely under the on-call conditions this schedule requires

How would you handle assisting with a patient lift over 35 pounds when a second team member isn't immediately available?

judgment around safety protocols versus taking shortcuts under staffing pressure

Living within 60 minutes of the hospital and doing 7 to 10 on-call days a month is part of this job. How does that fit with your life right now?

honest fit and commitment to the on-call demands before they become a problem later

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The full job description

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Department: 36943 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Interventional Platform Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule:   Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., no weekends unless on call. On-Call Requirement:   Participation in the on-call rotation is required. Team members must reside within 60 minutes of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. On-call responsibilities are typically   7–10 days per month , including weekdays and weekends as scheduled. Holiday call. Eligible for $10,000 sign on bonus Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: • Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs. • Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR. • Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource. • Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry. • Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice. Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating. • Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions. • Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon. • Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques. • Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource. • Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available. Education/Experience Required: • Current RT licensure in State of IL and current AART. BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire. • 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology. • Previous Imaging Experience Preferred in Xray, Imaging Special Procedures Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Intermediate computer skills • Cathlab: Hemodynamic interpretation • Imaging equipment proficiency • Solid oral and written communication skills • Team player, flexible with assignments • Sterile Technique Expert • Cath: Scrub, Circulate, Record. IR: Scrub and Circulate. Process Images in PACS • Basic Patient Assessment Skills Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to perform lifting, pulling, pushing activities and stand for long periods of time. • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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