CT Technologist-Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

The CT Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and adheres to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is accountable for patient safety throughout the imaging process, produces diagnostic-quality images, operates CT equipment, and provides a positive patient experience.

The technologist verifies orders and protocols, prepares and positions patients, selects appropriate technical parameters using ALARA principles, establishes IV access when needed, and administers oral or IV contrast according to policy and physician orders. The role communicates with and monitors patients during procedures, assists physicians with CT and interventional procedures, checks image quality and study completeness, and ensures studies are transferred to PACS for interpretation. Additional duties include equipment quality assurance and maintenance, documentation, clerical tasks, and keeping the work area clean, ready, and supplied.

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, applying professional judgment to address imaging challenges.
• Review images before completing exams and take corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Verify orders and protocols; confirm the right patient and right exam.
• Position and immobilize patients, select anatomic and technical parameters, and use ALARA principles during examinations.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related laboratory draws.
• Administer oral and/or IV contrast according to department policies, patient history, protocols, and physician orders, and provide post-exam instructions.
• Prepare for and assist physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures.
• Enter scan and technical data 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.
• Operate imaging equipment, maintain room readiness, identify equipment performance issues, and initiate service follow-up.
• Perform CT equipment quality assurance and maintain required logs.
• 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.
• Perform clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain and clean the work area and equipment and replenish supplies as needed.
• Follow applicable quality, radiation-safety, infection-prevention, and other safety standards.
• Support department initiatives and additional responsibilities aligned with patient-care and department needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree