CT Tech - Weekend Nights - Sign-on Bonus!

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

8d•$40 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech primarily performs Computed Tomography (CT) and Radiology (XR) exams, ensuring quality standards and supporting continuous quality improvement. The role requires current knowledge of CT and XR technology and equipment, strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to act as a knowledge resource for students, technologists, and others. The technologist works collaboratively with nurses and physicians to support positive patient outcomes and efficient patient flow, while following radiation safety procedures and institutional and patient-safety guidelines. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, current Basic Life Support certification, and at least two years of radiology, CT, or XR experience. ARRT certification in CT must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained throughout employment, as must current Illinois Emergency Management Agency licensure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
ARRT certification in CT is required within one year of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.
At least two years of radiology, CT, or XR experience.
Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) licensure, maintained throughout employment.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Ability to make quick, accurate decisions and handle stressful situations.
Ability to operate a personal computer, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other department-specific software.
Ability to speak clearly in person and by telephone and record accurate messages.
Ability to move up to 20 pounds regularly and to move patients and equipment regularly.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform CT and XR imaging procedures according to department standards in a timely and efficient manner.
Meet age-specific competency standards.
Produce examinations that meet image quality standards and submit images for physician interpretation.
Verify patient demographic information, pertinent clinical diagnoses, and required technical results, entering data accurately and promptly.
Verify all technical data-entry components are complete before the end of the shift.
Know and perform modality-specific quality-control procedures as needed.
Actively support organizational changes.
Adhere to radiation safety procedures described in the radiation safety program.
Participate in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and work closely with nurses and physicians to achieve positive outcomes and optimal patient flow.
Model customer-service principles, including innovation, service excellence, and teamwork, when providing care and service to patients, families, coworkers, and others.
Abide by and maintain working knowledge of institutional policy and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) patient-safety goals and guidelines.
Maintain and update educational records annually and meet all department-required competencies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup childcare and eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Hourly employee differentials may be available.