CT Technologist - Huntley Imaging Full Time Evenings Sign On Bonus eligible
About The Position
The CT Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides computed tomography imaging and related patient care while maintaining patient safety, image quality, equipment readiness, accurate documentation, and a positive patient experience. The technologist verifies orders and protocols; prepares, positions, and monitors patients; establishes IV access and administers oral or IV contrast according to policy and clinical requirements; and prepares for and assists with CT procedures, including interventional procedures. The role operates CT equipment, enters technical scan data, reviews images and reconstructions for completeness and diagnostic quality, and ensures studies are transferred to PACS for interpretation. Other duties include equipment quality assurance, maintaining logs and supplies, completing clerical tasks, and supporting department initiatives and patient-care needs.
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 through screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
- Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
- Use professional 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.
- Screen for contrast contraindications, administer contrast according to policy, and monitor 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.
- Document exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accurately and promptly in the medical record and image archive system.
- 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; select accurate anatomic and technical parameters and use ALARA principles.
- Confirm the right patient and right exam and follow established safety standards for patients, staff, and self.
- 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 scan type, slice thickness, scan time, and other 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.
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
