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Interventional Radiology Tech - Full Time Days Sign on Bonus eligible

Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a break in sterile technique during a case. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up immediately, even to a physician, to protect the patient.

Tell me about a time you worked with a physician whose preferences were very specific.

What they are checking: Whether they adapt to different physicians while keeping the case efficient and safe.

What would you do

You get called in overnight for an emergency bleed. How do you get the room ready quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they can set up under time pressure on call without missing key steps.

A patient becomes anxious and starts moving during a procedure. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm patients and coordinate with the team to keep the images and the patient safe.

What would you do if a piece of equipment you need fails in the middle of a case?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, find a backup and communicate clearly with the team.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up for a common interventional procedure, like a biliary drain or embolization, when you're scrubbing.

What they are checking: Whether their year of Interventional Lab experience shows up as real, step-by-step knowledge of the procedure.

What's the difference in how you think about your job when you're circulating versus scrubbing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand both roles and can switch between them smoothly.

How do you keep radiation dose to the patient and the team as low as possible during a long fluoroscopy case?

What they are checking: Whether they practice ALARA habits like collimation, distance and shielding without being reminded.

How do you approach image reconstruction or processing after a procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how processed images affect what the physician can see and decide.

How do you prepare and monitor a patient going into and recovering from an interventional procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pre-procedure checks and post-procedure watching for bleeding or reactions.

How do you safely move and position a patient when the job requires lifting up to fifty pounds?

What they are checking: Whether they use proper body mechanics and ask for help, protecting both themselves and the patient.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist 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 • The Interventional Lab Radiology Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing digital imaging. Responsibilities: • Under general physician supervision, functions in scrub and circulating roles. • Performs image reconstruction/processing. • Assists with Interventional Lab patient preparation, transportation, and recovery as necessary. • Provides call coverage as scheduled. Required: • One year of Interventional Lab experience. • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. • Graduate of accredited radiology school-RT (R). • LIC IDNS • REG ARRT • CERT BLS • Physical Demands Requirement : • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds Preferred: • N/A All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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