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Interventional Radiology Technologist Cardiology Full Time Sign On Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Medicine · Palos Heights, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

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

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. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up immediately even with a physician present, which protects patients from infection.

This role includes call coverage. Tell me how you handle being called in at night for an emergent case.

What they are checking: Whether they are reliable on call and can set up a room quickly, since emergent cases depend on fast response.

Tell me about the most complex case you've been part of and what your role was.

What they are checking: Whether their experience matches the depth needed, since one year of interventional lab experience is preferred.

What would you do

The patient's blood pressure drops suddenly during a procedure. What do you do in that moment?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, alert the physician and support the team in an emergency, backed by their BLS training.

A physician asks for a device you've never handled. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask clearly and check before opening, rather than guessing with costly or critical equipment.

How do you help a scared, awake patient stay calm and still during a procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they can reassure patients, which improves safety and image quality during cases done under light sedation.

About the work

Walk me through your role when you're scrubbed in compared with when you're circulating in an IR or cath lab case.

What they are checking: Whether they truly know both roles the posting lists, including sterile field duties and room support.

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 apply ALARA in practice, such as collimation, pulse rate, distance and shielding.

What image processing or reconstruction work have you done, and how did it help the physician?

What they are checking: Whether they can produce useful post-processed images, which the posting names as a responsibility.

How do you prepare a patient for an interventional procedure, and what do you check before they come into the room?

What they are checking: Whether they verify identity, consent, allergies, labs and access site, which prevents avoidable problems mid-case.

What do you do after a case to make sure the patient recovers safely and the room is ready for the next one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand post-procedure monitoring, handoff and turnover, which the posting includes under recovery.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

$15K Sign-on Bonus Eligible Internal employees are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus. Previous employees re-hired within one year are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus. 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: • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. • Graduate of accredited radiology school-RT (R). • LIC IDNS • REG ARRT • CERT BLS Preferred: • One year of Interventional Lab experience. 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.