CT Technologist 3rd shift 7on-7off

Advocate Health•Kenosha, WI

6d•$33 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join its Kenosha team. This full-time position works a third-shift 7-on/7-off rotation, Thursday through Wednesday. Monday through Thursday hours are 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; Friday through Sunday hours are 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule provides a built-in week off. Holiday coverage follows the rotation, so holidays are worked only when they fall during the scheduled work week. There is no call obligation. Training may be available for a motivated candidate. The CT Technologist operates CT equipment and performs basic through advanced diagnostic procedures, as applicable at the assigned facility. The role includes patient preparation and positioning, image acquisition and post-processing, contrast administration under Radiologist direction, equipment quality assurance, accurate documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff. The position also supports students and staff as a technical resource and provides age-appropriate patient care. The position requires an active Wisconsin Radiographer license, ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist and in Computed Tomography, and BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the AHA within six months. Candidates need an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program and typically two years of experience in a CT Technologist role. The work involves frequent movement and lifting, handling patients and equipment, and possible exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, blood, and body fluids.

Requirements

Wisconsin state Radiographer license.
ARRT registration as a Registered Technologist (RT).
ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (CT).
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification, to be obtained within six months.
Completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program, with advanced training beyond high school.
Typically two years of experience in a CT Technologist role.
Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
Proficiency in IV and venipuncture if required by the facility.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-service skills for working with physicians, patients, and staff.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carrying up to 40 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and assisting with a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present.
Clear speech, vision, and hearing; use personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to hazards, blood, or body fluids.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment and perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures, including applicable specialized procedures at the assigned facility.
Obtain patients’ medical histories and compare requisitions with physicians’ orders to confirm exam accuracy.
Position patients, select and adjust scanning factors, and provide radiation protection and safety in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare and administer contrast media under Radiologist direction and provide measurements or additional slices as needed for accurate interpretation.
Post-process images as directed and accurately identify and label images with patient and scan information.
Maintain records, enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document billing codes for procedures performed.
Identify equipment performance issues; perform quality assurance tests and calibration; report malfunctions; and evaluate new products and equipment.
Serve as a technical resource, role model, or preceptor for students and staff, including staff throughout the system.
Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on post-procedure patient management and imaging processes.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.