CT Technologist-Imaging Part Time Weekday Days Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

5h•$38 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is a part-time position at 24 hours per week, located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts on Wednesday and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires adherence to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The CT Technologist provides safe, high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care. This includes verifying orders and protocols, preparing and monitoring patients, producing and reviewing diagnostic images, administering contrast, assisting with CT procedures, maintaining equipment and quality-assurance records, and ensuring studies are correctly documented and transferred for radiologist interpretation. The role also supports patient experience and department initiatives.

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 preferred.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 12 months of hire, or 10 or more years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain accountability for patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards; use judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
Review images before completing exams and take corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administer oral and/or IV contrast according to policy, patient history, protocols, and physician orders; screen for contraindications, monitor patients, and provide post-exam instructions.
Operate imaging equipment, 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 applicable quality, radiation-safety, infection-prevention, and other safety standards to protect patients, staff, visitors, and self.
Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
Verify orders and confirm protocols; position and immobilize patients and select appropriate anatomic and technical parameters using ALARA principles.
Confirm the right patient and right exam and follow established safety standards.
Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
Prepare for and assist physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures.
Enter technical scan 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.
Perform additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.