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Radiology Technologist (RT) - Cath Lab

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 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.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time a physician needed something mid-procedure that you had to anticipate before they asked for it.

whether the candidate has the situational awareness this posting calls out explicitly as anticipating provider needs

Tell me about a time you had to train or give an inservice to a coworker on a technical skill, like closure devices or image quality.

whether the candidate has actually functioned as a resource and teacher, not just a technician

Tell me about a case where things did not go as planned, maybe a complication or an equipment failure, and how you and the team handled it.

composure and teamwork under an unplanned adverse event

Tell me about a disagreement you had with a physician or colleague over a technical issue during a procedure and how you resolved it.

ability to communicate clearly and collaborate under pressure without letting ego derail patient care

Technical

Walk me through your role during a STEMI case that comes in emergently to the cath lab. What do you do from the moment the patient hits the table to closure.

whether the candidate can perform under real time pressure and knows the sequence of scrub, circulate, and record roles in an emergent case

How do you read and interpret hemodynamic waveforms, and can you give an example where a change in the tracing changed what happened next in the case.

actual competence in hemodynamic interpretation rather than just familiarity with the term

What's your process for radiation safety on a long or complex case, both for the patient and for the team in the room.

depth of knowledge since the posting expects this person to serve as the radiation safety resource for others

How comfortable are you moving between Cath, EP, and IR roles, and is there one of those you feel less solid in right now.

honest self-assessment of breadth across the three service lines this role requires coverage for

Describe how you process and manage images in PACS during a case, and what you do if something looks off with image quality.

working knowledge of PACS workflow and quality assurance habits, not just theoretical familiarity

Situational

Say you're circulating and you notice the sterile field may have been compromised but no one else on the team seems to have caught it. What do you do.

willingness to speak up on sterility issues even when it creates friction with the team

How do you approach patient education and getting a patient's agreement on their plan of care when they're anxious right before a procedure.

patient advocacy skills and communication under time pressure before a procedure

This role carries a call requirement. How have you managed being on call for a cath lab or similarly acute unit, and what does a typical call-in look like for you.

realistic expectations and prior experience with the demands of after-hours emergent call

How do you keep supply inventory organized and make sure the room is stocked and ready before a case starts.

reliability and ownership of the less glamorous operational parts of the job

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36918 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position is working day shift 7:00am-5:30pm Call requirement Experience required Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: • Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs. • Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR. • Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource. • Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry. • Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice. Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating. • Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions. • Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon. • Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques. • Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource. • Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available. Education/Experience Required: • Current RT licensure in State of IL and current AART. BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire. • 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology. • Previous Imaging Experience Preferred in Xray, Imaging Special Procedures Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Intermediate computer skills • Cathlab: Hemodynamic interpretation • Imaging equipment proficiency • Solid oral and written communication skills • Team player, flexible with assignments • Sterile Technique Expert • Cath: Scrub, Circulate, Record. IR: Scrub and Circulate. Process Images in PACS • Basic Patient Assessment Skills Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to perform lifting, pulling, pushing activities and stand for long periods of time. • 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. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #LI- RT #LI- XRAY #LI- Radtech 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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