CT Technologist 3rd shift

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

9d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs CT procedures and is accountable for producing quality scans while operating CT equipment appropriately and following safety practices, including electrical, environmental, and radiation safety. The role ensures required information is available before exams, completes data entry in the HIS and RIS, and contributes to departmental quality-improvement efforts. The technologist also supports patients throughout their exams by providing education, addressing concerns, and ensuring timely, efficient service.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on a third-shift schedule Monday through Friday, with alternating weekends and holiday rotation. There is no call. The role also includes ongoing learning and training, sharing ideas to improve customer satisfaction, quality, productivity, and costs, and participating in departmental and hospital activities. Pay is listed as $35.50–$53.25.

Requirements

• ARRT eligible.
• Some scanning experience.
• Able to complete most CT procedures.
• ARRT registered.
• Ability to adjust hours with minimal notice as required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to stand, bend, and/or stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to view small CRT screens.
• Ability to work odd hours and rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to respond to emergency call.
• Ability to lift and/or move patients and lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available; unique situations are assessed case by case.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and ensure their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure timely scheduling of inpatient and outpatient exams.
• Educate patients before, during, and after exams.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, other departments, physicians, and fellow associates.
• Review patient satisfaction data and participate in addressing areas of concern.
• Use appropriate resources to resolve patient irritants and address customer complaints.
• Complete the performance pathway on time and submit a self-evaluation to the leader two weeks before review.
• Participate quarterly in the associate satisfaction survey and continually submit ideas to improve customer satisfaction.
• Produce quality CT scans and demonstrate appropriate operation of CT equipment.
• Demonstrate safety in electrical, environmental, radiation, and other applicable areas.
• Ensure appropriate information is available before performing CT exams and complete all data entries in the HIS and RIS.
• Participate in monitoring and improving departmental CQI indicators and submit ideas to improve quality.
• Assess learning needs, set learning goals, seek training and development, and complete required training hours each quarter.
• Submit ideas to the leader and implement Just-Do-It initiatives in the department during the year.
• Participate in hospital-wide activities and departmental recognition and socialization activities, and attend all departmental staff meetings.
• Participate in efforts to improve departmental productivity and submit ideas for improvement.
• Ensure appropriate supplies are available and participate in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue.
• Submit ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay such as shift pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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