
Hospital | Rad Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lake Forest, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.38
- Weekly
- $2,815
- Yearly (full-time)
- $146,380
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $70.38/hour — 83% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois ($38.43/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois right now
- 92 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois from 5 agencies, 3 of them in Lake Forest.
- Pay in these listings: $39.08 – $116/hour, median $73.03/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Illinois: $38.43/hour ($79,934/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($81.95/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Interventional Radiology Technologist – Travel Contract in Lake Forest, Illinois
Join a 12-week travel healthcare contract as an Interventional Radiology Technologist in Lake Forest, IL, supporting IR, cath lab, and EP lab procedures for adult patients. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced, ARRT-certified Radiologic Technologist who values high-quality, patient-centered care. Located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest offers beautiful parks, charming neighborhoods, access to Lake Michigan, and convenient connections to the greater Chicago area.
Travel Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,710–$2,920
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Setting: Hospital-based Interventional Radiology and related procedural services
- Location: Lake Forest, Illinois, near the greater Chicago area
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 18, 2027
- Duration: 12-week travel contract
- Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
- Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Call Requirement: Approximately 5–6 days per month, including weekend call
- Patient Population: Adults
- Work Environment: On-site
Interventional Radiology Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent, direct experience as a Radiologic Technologist in Interventional Radiology or a related procedural setting
- Associate degree in Applied Sciences or a related field
- Current ARRT certification
- Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Strong knowledge of radiation safety, sterile technique, isolation precautions, and procedural equipment setup
- Interventional cardiac cath lab, EP lab, or vascular procedure experience preferred
- Ability to participate in scheduled call and weekend coverage
- Comfort with electronic charting systems; experience with any charting platform is acceptable
Interventional Radiology Technologist Responsibilities
- Support interventional radiology procedures while maintaining a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment
- Prepare procedure rooms, imaging equipment, supplies, and sterile fields
- Perform scrub and circulating duties as assigned
- Assist with vascular, cardiac, and endovascular procedures, including catheterizations, interventions, closure systems, and related treatments
- Monitor patients and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias or changes in clinical condition
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams throughout procedures
- Document patient care, procedural activities, and equipment use accurately in the electronic medical record
- Follow radiation protection standards, sterile technique, PPE requirements, and departmental safety protocols
- Provide dependable on-call and weekend coverage according to the established schedule
Apply now for this Interventional Radiology Technologist travel contract in Lake Forest, Illinois, near Chicago.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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