Jobs › Mercyhealth

This position has closed. Mercyhealth removed this listing from their careers page on Oct 6, 2026. The interview prep below is still useful, and there are similar open roles at the bottom of this page.

Multi-Modality Technologist - Nights

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $35.85–$58.20 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 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

This is a night role in Rockford across multiple imaging modalities. Which modalities are you active in, and which are you strongest in?

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly describe their registry status and competence in each modality.

Tell me about a time you supported your department coordinator with a project or extra duty.

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to step into clinical leadership, as the posting describes.

Tell me about a time you had to calm a patient who was confused or agitated during an exam.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep difficult patients safe and still get the images.

What would you do

A patient on a stretcher can't move into the usual position for an X-ray. How do you adapt?

What they are checking: Whether they can modify positioning to get diagnostic images while keeping the patient safe and comfortable.

You're giving contrast and the patient suddenly gets short of breath. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a reaction quickly and start basic life support actions while calling for help.

How do you handle night shift when several departments need stat imaging at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage requests by urgency and communicate delays to the care teams.

About the work

Walk me through how you corroborate a patient's history before an exam and make sure the radiologist has it.

What they are checking: Whether they collect useful history that helps the radiologist read the images accurately.

How do you practice aseptic technique during a procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand sterile and clean technique, which the posting lists.

How do you apply radiation safety principles to protect yourself, the patient and others?

What they are checking: Whether they use time, distance and shielding and keep dose as low as reasonable.

How do you check your images for quality before sending them to the radiologist?

What they are checking: Whether they review images for positioning, exposure and correct labeling before releasing them.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Mercyhealth from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW We are seeking skilled, adaptable Multi-Modality Technologists with experience across multiple imaging modalities. Ideal candidates will be clinically strong, detail-oriented, patient-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality imaging while maintaining safety and efficiency. SCHEDULE: 36-hours per week SHIFT: Nights ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice. • Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested. • Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities. • Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist. • Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. • Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures. • Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary. • Practices aseptic technique as necessary, • Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access. • Initiates basic life support action when necessary. • Provides patient education. • Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area. • Provides practical instruction for students and partners. • Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers. • Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients. • Other duties, tasks as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Graduate of an accredited radiography program • Two to four years of experience as a technologist as a Radiographer is required. Experience in a hospital environment preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE • ARRT registered in Radiography required; the CT credential is required within two years of hire • IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois • WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin • BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department • Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately • Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation • Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner • Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department • Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently • Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions • Basic PC skills • Manage stress appropriately • Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities • Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Works independently, with limited direct supervision. SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE: $35.85 - $58.20 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