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Interventional Radiology Technologist II

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $34.21–$51.31 an hour · Full time

Posted May 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the IR or special procedures you've done most in your two years.

What they are checking: Whether their experience matches the range of procedures at St. John's.

How do you help a new tech learn IR?

What they are checking: Whether they support education and training, which the posting lists as part of the role.

Tell me about a time something went wrong in a procedure and how the team handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and work as part of a team during complications.

What would you do

The physician calls for a catheter or wire you're not sure about. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they confirm before passing equipment rather than guessing during a live procedure.

A patient's vitals change suddenly during a procedure. What's your role?

What they are checking: Whether they watch the patient closely and alert the team immediately.

How do you take part in quality improvement in imaging?

What they are checking: Whether they notice problems and contribute ideas rather than just doing procedures.

How do you handle a physician who is impatient during a long case?

What they are checking: Whether they stay focused and professional under pressure in the procedure room.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up the room and sterile field for an IR procedure like a line placement or angiogram.

What they are checking: Whether they have the organized sterile setup that IR procedures depend on.

How do you keep radiation exposure low for the patient, the physician and yourself during fluoroscopy?

What they are checking: Whether they practice dose reduction and shielding as a habit, not an afterthought.

What do you check before a patient comes into the IR suite?

What they are checking: Whether they verify consent, labs, allergies and the correct procedure before starting.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $34.21 - $51.31 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Performs diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures in a clinical setting. Operates conventional, fluoroscopic or radiology equipment to obtain images of designated body parts according to physician specifications and/or orders. Assists the physician with the performance of various diagnostic and interventional procedures, by monitoring, passing instruments and catheters, observing patient response to procedure, maintaining sterile field, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician. Supports the education, training and quality improvement process. Position Specifics: o Department: Radiology o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time o Facility: St John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 o Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • Associates degree in radiologic technology, allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is required. • Bachelor’s degree in allied health, applied/radiologic science or related field is preferred. Experience Qualifications • 2 years of experience in interventional radiology or special procedures is required. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed Radiographer in the state of practice is required. • Certification as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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