CT Technologist - Per Diem

Advocate Health•Elgin, IL

8d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

As needed CT technologist. Includes one holiday per year and weekends. This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Ability to work independently and able to perform most sophisticated and specialty procedures with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of Radiology procedures.
Demonstrates good team work and cooperation with internal/external customers.
Good communication skills.
Demonstrates leadership abilities.
Licensed Radiographic Technologist by IEMA.
CPR certification
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certified.
CT certification within one year of hire
Ability to operate CT equipment.
Ability to communicate with patients.
Ability to adjust to flexible work hours.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back.
Ability to participate in the “on-call” program and available to department needs with minimal notice.
Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills.
Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence.
Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

Determines appropriate technique and patient position using isocenter, immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality
Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art Cat Scan equipment, HIS/RIS and PACS
Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement
Participates and assists the CT lead and manager with image quality activities.
Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards
Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital based committees and continuing education programs

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program