CT Technologist-Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus
About The Position
The CT Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for safe, patient-centered computed tomography imaging, producing diagnostic-quality images in accordance with approved protocols and professional standards, and supporting department operations and quality initiatives. The technologist verifies orders and protocols, prepares and positions patients, operates CT equipment, and uses professional judgment and ALARA principles to obtain high-quality images safely. Responsibilities include establishing IV access, administering oral and/or IV contrast according to policy and patient history, assisting physicians with CT and interventional procedures, reviewing images for adequacy, and ensuring studies are complete and transferred to PACS for interpretation. The role also includes documentation, equipment quality assurance, room readiness, clerical tasks, and maintaining a positive patient experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
- Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
- Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
- Review images before completing exams and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
- Administer contrast according to policy, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients as applicable.
- Operate imaging equipment and maintain imaging room readiness.
- Identify equipment performance issues and initiate follow-up through established service processes.
- Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical-record and image-archive documentation, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
- Follow organizational values, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards, including radiation safety and infection prevention.
- Ensure a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
- Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth, and undertake additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
- Verify orders and confirm protocols.
- Position and immobilize patients on the examining table; select accurate anatomic and technical parameters and use ALARA principles.
- Confirm the right patient and right exam, and protect patient, staff, and personal safety by following established standards.
- Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
- Administer oral and/or IV contrast according to department policies and procedures, patient history, exam protocols, and physician orders; provide post-exam instructions.
- Prepare for and assist physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures.
- Enter scan and technical data, such as scan type, slice thickness, and scan time, into the computer.
- Communicate with patients before and during procedures and monitor their safety and comfort.
- Validate that required series, images, protocols, and reconstructions are complete and meet image-quality standards.
- Ensure complete study transfer to PACS for radiologist interpretation.
- Perform CT equipment quality assurance and maintain required logs.
- Perform clerical tasks, including receiving orders, scheduling patients, and recordkeeping.
- Maintain and clean the work area and equipment and replenish supplies as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to stated eligibility conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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