Interventional Radiology Technologist Jobs
Interventional Radiology Technologist jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, cardiovascular labs, and academic medical centers, from entry-level to lead and supervisory roles, with specializations in vascular intervention, neuroradiology, and cardiac catheterization. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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OVERVIEW
The radiology staff member prepares patients and equipment for procedures, maintains a sterile environment, and assists the physician by operating imaging equipment and injecting contrast media as directed. They also capture and organize quality images, schedule procedures, manage supplies, handle basic coding and billing, and help with department projects.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday
SHIFT: 8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4pm, call rotation required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Positions patient for exam, has appropriate supplies ready for procedure, maintains sterile field.
Operates fluoroscope to aid Physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessel to area of interest.
Fills automatic injector with contrast media, sets flow rate, and activates injection of contrast media into blood vessels of patient, as directed by Physician.
Acquires appropriate images with x-ray or ultrasound, then sends quality images to PACS for viewing.
Schedules and coordinates procedures to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
Performs intermediate level patient coding and billing.
Monitors inventory control
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers.
Assists coordinator as requested with projects and completes within the agreed upon time.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Two years experience in Diagnostic Radiology
Two years experience in Interventional Radiology with VI certification.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
ARRT registered. State licensed radiographer, VI certification, CPR certification.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Completes projects on time.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to take call as needed.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgment required but limited to the realms of the practices and procedures of the Interventional Radiology Department.
SUPERVISES
N/A
PAY RANGE:
$33.12 - $49.68Mercyhealth 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
OVERVIEW
The radiology staff member prepares patients and equipment for procedures, maintains a sterile environment, and assists the physician by operating imaging equipment and injecting contrast media as directed. They also capture and organize quality images, schedule procedures, manage supplies, handle basic coding and billing, and help with department projects.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday
SHIFT: 8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4pm, call rotation required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Positions patient for exam, has appropriate supplies ready for procedure, maintains sterile field.
Operates fluoroscope to aid Physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessel to area of interest.
Fills automatic injector with contrast media, sets flow rate, and activates injection of contrast media into blood vessels of patient, as directed by Physician.
Acquires appropriate images with x-ray or ultrasound, then sends quality images to PACS for viewing.
Schedules and coordinates procedures to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
Performs intermediate level patient coding and billing.
Monitors inventory control
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers.
Assists coordinator as requested with projects and completes within the agreed upon time.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Two years experience in Diagnostic Radiology
Two years experience in Interventional Radiology with VI certification.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
ARRT registered. State licensed radiographer, VI certification, CPR certification.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Completes projects on time.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to take call as needed.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgment required but limited to the realms of the practices and procedures of the Interventional Radiology Department.
SUPERVISES
N/A
PAY RANGE:
$33.12 - $49.68Mercyhealth 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
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler174
- Radiology Partners35
- SSM Health27
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions27
- Prostate Centers18P
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services83
- Education17
- Technology & Software2
- Insurance1
- Agriculture & Farming1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in interventional radiology technologist jobs.
- ARRT registration in Radiography with Cardiovascular-Interventional or Vascular-Interventional certification
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in an interventional or cardiac catheterization lab
- Proficiency operating fluoroscopy equipment, C-arms, and hemodynamic monitoring systems
- Current BLS certification, with ACLS certification preferred for high-acuity labs
- Ability to rotate on-call, including nights, weekends, and emergency response within 30 minutes
- Familiarity with sterile technique, contrast media administration, and radiation safety protocols
Tips for Your Interventional Radiology Technologist Job Search
List your fluoroscopy hours precisely
Hiring managers in interventional radiology want to see documented fluoroscopy time, not just a mention of experience. Pull your clinical logs and quote actual hours or case volume for vascular, neuro, and cardiac procedures on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists interventional radiology technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications beyond ARRT RT
Many IR postings screen for ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional or Vascular-Interventional credentials in addition to the base RT. If you hold either, place them directly under your name on your resume so they appear before the recruiter reads anything else.
Target postings by procedure mix
Filter openings by the case types you do best, whether that is peripheral vascular, biliary, or neurointerventional. Applying to roles where your documented procedure experience matches the listed mix increases your callback rate significantly.
Prepare a case-load narrative for interviews
Interviewers in IR regularly ask how you handle high-acuity emergencies, contrast reactions, or complex multi-team procedures. Prepare two or three specific cases you can walk through, covering your role, the team dynamic, and the patient outcome.
Negotiate call and shift differentials separately
IR technologists are almost always on call rotation. Before accepting an offer, ask for the specific call frequency, turnaround time between shifts, and differential rate in writing, since these variables can change the total compensation picture substantially.
Interventional Radiology Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most interventional radiology technologists?
The companies hiring the most interventional radiology technologists right now include American Traveler, Radiology Partners, and SSM Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of IR roles year-round.
How many interventional radiology technologist jobs are remote?
About 5% of interventional radiology technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, procedural nature of most IR roles. The sub-areas with the most scheduling flexibility tend to be education, clinical training coordination, and vendor applications support rather than direct patient care positions.
How do you become an interventional radiology technologist?
You start by completing an accredited radiologic technology program and earning ARRT registration in Radiography. From there, most technologists gain one to two years of general rad or cath lab experience before pursuing the ARRT Cardiovascular-Interventional or Vascular-Interventional certification. Some hospitals offer structured IR training pathways that combine on-the-job mentorship with the credential prep coursework.
Can you get hired as an interventional radiology technologist with little experience?
Yes, some health systems hire newly credentialed technologists into structured IR training programs if you hold your ARRT RT and have completed clinical rotations in fluoroscopy-guided procedures. Targeting community hospitals and outpatient cath labs rather than high-volume academic centers improves your odds early in your career, since those sites often have more capacity to train.
What does the interventional radiology technologist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone screen from HR focused on credentials, call availability, and shift flexibility. That is followed by a panel interview with the IR manager and lead technologists, where you will walk through your procedure experience and clinical judgment in emergency scenarios. Some facilities add a skills assessment or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to interventional radiology technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to interventional radiology technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, imaging centers, and health systems across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and procedure experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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