Special Procedures Technologist Job in Rockford, IL

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center – Riverside is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist to join the Diagnostic Imaging department. You will support diagnostic and interventional procedures in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting, working day shift with rotating on-call coverage for weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Your Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification and obtain signed informed procedural consent
• Review patient allergies and contrast reaction history before procedures
• Prepare and sterilize equipment; verify sterile supplies and medication expiration dates
• Monitor and record vital signs; assess distal pulses before and after procedures
• Participate in pre-procedural time-out activities and advocate for radiation safety
• Prepare access sites with sterile drapes and positioning
• Set up and operate automatic contrast injectors
• Prepare or assist in administering injectable medications per physician orders
• Scrub with physician using sterile and aseptic technique
• Position patients and imaging equipment for desired projections
• Acquire and process digital images, including road mapping, subtraction, and 3D reconstructions
• Assist with ultrasound guidance for vascular or organ access and biopsy
• Provide post-procedural patient care, including pressure application and dressing placement
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Wear and monitor personal radiation dosimeter

Training and Experience

You will receive training in all cardiovascular intervention specialties, including Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Neurology, Interventional Radiology, and Electrophysiology. Experience working at a Level 1 Trauma Center is preferred.

Required Credentials

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation
• ARRT(R) certification
• ARRT(VI) or ARRT(CI) certification
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications

Assignment Details

This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning September 6, 2026. You will work 40 hours per week at a weekly rate of $2,565.