CT Technologist-Imaging Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is a casual position at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, with one 12-hour shift per pay period (every two weeks). The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The technologist supports patient safety and experience throughout imaging care, produces diagnostic-quality images, operates imaging equipment, and maintains accurate documentation.

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 the imaging process, 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 exam completion 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 documentation in the medical record and image archive system, 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, MRI safety, and infection prevention practices as applicable.
• Support a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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