CT Technologist Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist works at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and reflects the organization’s mission, vision, and values while complying with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role supports patient care using CT imaging equipment, including Siemens Force scanners, and contributes to a hospital expansion focused on increasing inpatient capacity and modernizing the Emergency Department.

The technologist is accountable for patient safety and care throughout the imaging process, from screening and preparation through monitoring and post-procedure instructions. The position produces diagnostic-quality images, follows approved protocols and professional standards, operates and maintains imaging equipment, and ensures accurate documentation and transfer of studies for radiologist interpretation. The technologist also assists physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures, and supports department quality, safety, and service initiatives.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with on-call duties and holiday rotation. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants. Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the bonus, subject to the stated exception for certain new-graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical Registered Nurse position.

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 accountability for patient safety during imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards; apply professional judgment 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 in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients as applicable.
• Operate imaging equipment, maintain 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 set-up, 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 practices.
• 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 accurate anatomic and technical parameters while using ALARA principles.
• Protect patient, staff, and personal safety by following established standards, including confirming the right patient and right exam.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
• Administer oral and/or IV contrast according to department policies, patient history indicators, exam protocols, and physician orders; provide post-exam instructions.
• Prepare for and assist physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures.
• Enter 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.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Free parking and convenient on-site amenities, including Starbucks and scenic walking trails.
• A $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
• A broad benefits program intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being; specific eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed