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Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 9, 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

Walk me through your experience in the cath lab so far. How many years and what kinds of cases have you scrubbed or monitored on?

whether their actual hands-on experience matches the 2-year minimum and the PTCA/EPS proficiency the posting wants

Tell me about a PTCA case that got complicated. What happened and what was your role during it?

real procedural exposure versus just being present in the room

Tell me about a time you had to teach a new tech or student a procedure or piece of equipment in the lab.

fit with the mentorship and orientation duties named in the posting

How do you adjust the way you talk to and prepare a patient depending on whether they're a teenager or an elderly person with dementia?

the age-specific competency the posting explicitly calls out

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or another team member during a procedure. How did you handle it?

ability to speak up appropriately in a high-stress, hierarchical clinical setting

Technical

What experience do you have with IABP, and are you currently ACLS certified?

direct match against required certifications listed in the posting

Are you RCIS certified, or working toward it? If not yet, what's your plan to get there within two years of hire?

awareness of the credentialing timeline requirement and follow-through

What continuing education have you done in the last year to stay current on cath lab procedures and technology?

whether they're already meeting the 12 CEU per year expectation and genuinely engaged in the field

How do you keep documentation accurate and complete when a case moves fast and there are multiple things happening at once?

reliability of procedural records, which the posting lists as a core accountability

Situational

You're on call and get paged at 2am. Walk me through what you do from the moment the pager goes off to walking into the lab.

whether they understand and can actually meet the 30-minute response requirement

A patient starts to decompensate on the table during a procedure. What's your role and what do you do first?

clinical judgment under pressure and knowledge of emergency protocols like IABP support

Describe a situation where you noticed a quality control issue or equipment problem in the lab. What did you do about it?

ownership of the quality control accountability listed in the job duties

You're 8 hours into a 10-hour shift, already tired, and a STEMI comes in. How do you keep yourself sharp and keep the patient safe?

stamina and safety judgment given the physically demanding schedule and lead apron requirement

Given the call schedule of five to seven days a month including weekends and holidays, how does that fit with your life right now?

realistic commitment to the on-call demands before they accept an offer

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36918 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4- 10-hour shifts per week Call required 5-7 days per month including some weekends and holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 $15,000 sign-on bonus ! Position Requirements: Typically requires 2 years cardiac cath lab experience. Demonstrated proficiency in PTCA, EPS preferred , with an AAS in RTR, or RTN license. or a minimum of 5years experience as RTR or RTN experience preferred. ~Minimum of 12 CEU hours per year. ~This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferred. ~Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. ~Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs. ~Ability to teach procedures to the staff. ~Current License in the state of IL as a RTR, RTN, RCVT, or Paramedic (EMT~P)~ACLS, IABP. RCIS within two years of employment. The ability to function in a high stress environment, lift and move heavy patients and equipment, stand for long periods of time, wearing lead apron (approx. 18 lbs.), and work flexible hours and on~call basis. All cath lab staff must be able to respond to off hour call~ins within thirty minutes of the pager going off. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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. Purpose: To provide professional, highly technical nursing care to all cardiovascular patients, while assisting physicians during all cardiovascular procedures. Function as a liaison for patients, patient's families, and physicians. Assist physicians in the operation of technical equipment utilized during all procedures. Accountabilities: Maintain complete documentation of cardiovascular procedures Participate in in~services, continuing education, and workshops to remain abreast of new procedures and current technologies Accountable for the maintenance of quality control in all areas of the lab Provide a secure and safe environment for patients and staff maintaining constant awareness of safety hazards Assistance with new staff orientation within the department Act as a role model within the department serving as a resource person for all clinical activities Assisting in the development of new operating procedures 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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