Cardiovascular Technologist Jobs in Illinois
Cardiovascular technologist jobs in Illinois are consistently active, concentrated in hospital-based cardiology departments, large health systems, and outpatient cardiac imaging centers, with openings at every level from entry-level cardiac monitor technicians through senior invasive cardiovascular specialists. The heaviest hiring is in and around Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield, where major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare maintain established cardiology programs. Echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and vascular technology are the most in-demand specialties across Illinois. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay Range:
$34.21 - $51.31A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Core Function: Imaging
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 30-minute response time required while on call
Paid for 40 hours per week, including during your scheduled week off
One week on / one week off call rotation (Monday to Monday)
Weeknight call: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Weekend call: 24-hour coverage
Opportunity to pick up additional shifts during your scheduled week off
Three mandatory day shifts per month are required as part of this position - shifts are typically 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Facility: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
- Location: O’Fallon, IL
- Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
- Compensation: Competitive compensation aligned with your experience
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please contact Debbie Suttles at Debbie.Suttles@hshs.org for more information.
Education Qualifications
- Associates degree in radiologic technology, allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is required.
Experience Qualifications
- 2 years of experience working in a cath lab or special procedures radiologic technologist role is required.
- Cross-trained and able to rotate to perform at least three (3) functional skill sets as delegated in any diagnostic or interventional case type performed.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Licensed Radiographer in the state of practice is required.
- Certification as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Throughout 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 healthcare 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.
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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.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cardiovascular technologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active RCIS, RDCS, RVT, or equivalent ARDMS or CCI credential recognized in Illinois
- Associate or bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology or a related clinical field
- Hands-on experience with cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, or vascular ultrasound procedures
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for invasive cardiovascular laboratory positions
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot GE, Philips, or Siemens cardiac imaging equipment
- Strong familiarity with electronic health record systems and hemodynamic monitoring software
Cardiovascular Technologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cardiovascular technologist in Illinois?
Illinois does not issue a state-specific cardiovascular technologist license, so the standard path is completing an accredited cardiovascular technology program and earning a national credential such as the RCIS from CCI or the RDCS or RVT from ARDMS. Most Illinois employers treat these credentials as a minimum requirement for hire. Programs accredited by CAAHEP are widely accepted by Illinois health systems, and completing a clinical externship at an Illinois facility strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How much do cardiovascular technologists make in Illinois?
Cardiovascular technologists in Illinois earn a median of about $61,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,550 for the lowest 10% to over $105,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cardiovascular technologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring cardiovascular technologists in Illinois right now include Hospital Sisters Health System, Endeavor Health, and Hshs Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of large integrated health systems means many openings are within multi-hospital networks that hire regularly across cardiology, vascular, and electrophysiology departments.
Which Illinois cities have the most cardiovascular technologist jobs?
O'Fallon, Springfield, and Naperville have the most cardiovascular technologist openings in Illinois. Chicago's density of academic medical centers, large health system campuses, and specialty cardiac hospitals drives the majority of postings, while Rockford and Springfield benefit from the regional presence of OSF HealthCare and other multi-facility systems that staff dedicated cardiology departments outside the metro.
Are there remote cardiovascular technologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Cardiovascular technology is a hands-on clinical role requiring direct patient contact and equipment operation, so the vast majority of positions are fully on-site. About 0% of cardiovascular technologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The narrow exceptions tend to involve cardiac telemetry monitoring or remote rhythm analysis roles that do not require bedside procedures.
How can I get hired as a cardiovascular technologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate or trainee cardiac technician roles posted by large Illinois health systems such as Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine, which periodically hire candidates who are credentialed but clinically new. Lateral moves from EKG technician or cardiac monitor technician positions within the same facility are common stepping stones. Completing your clinical externship at an Illinois hospital and holding a current CCI or ARDMS credential, even at the entry level, gives you a measurable edge over uncredentialed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to cardiovascular technologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to cardiovascular technologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across health systems, outpatient cardiac centers, and specialty facilities. Find roles that fit your credentials and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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