Ct Technologist

American Addiction Centers • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist position is a full-time role at AMG AOC Naperville Freedom Dr - Radiology, requiring 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm, with some weekend work. The technologist will perform Computed Tomography procedures using various General Electric CT Systems, including Revolution, Lightspeed, Brightspeed, and HD750, adhering to established operating procedures, clinical protocols, and imaging techniques. Key responsibilities include computerized post-processing of images, coordinating patient scheduling for efficient equipment and personnel utilization, and performing Quality Assurance Tests to ensure optimal image quality and equipment performance. The role also involves maintaining equipment safety and cleanliness, communicating equipment issues, obtaining and documenting patient history, charging examinations, preparing images for radiologist interpretation, starting IVs, administering contrast material, and monitoring patient conditions. The technologist is expected to maintain medical supply inventory and initiate emergency medical support when necessary. Advocate Health, the employer, is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, serving nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. The organization is committed to clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care, with a focus on patient experience, expanding access to care, and fostering professional development.

Requirements

• 12-24 months experience in radiology
• Graduate of Radiologic Technology program
• 8 hours of stroke education/year
• Knowledge and understanding of cross sectional anatomy and CT procedures
• Able to perform all routine CT procedures
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Computer competent
• ARRT Registry (RT)
• IDNS License
• CPR
• IV Certification within 3 months of date of hire
• CT Registration within 1 year of date of hire
• Able to respond to request to work on short notice
• Flexible in starting times to meet demand
• Must take call
• Willing to work overtime when requested
• Requires above average organization and planning skills; must multi-task
• Requires excellent human relation skills on both a clinical and non-clinical basis
• Requires a thorough understanding of confidentiality issues
• Must function under established guidelines of policies and procedures manual, and physician and department standards

Responsibilities

• Performs Computed Tomography procedures utilizing General Electric Revolution, Lightspeed, Brightspeed, and HD750 Computerized Tomography Systems according to established operating procedures, clinical protocols, and imaging techniques.
• Performs computerized post-processing of images using reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of interest under investigation.
• Addresses minor customer complaints.
• Tactfully resolves complaints; refers difficult complaints or sensitive issues to higher authority.
• Coordinates the scheduling of inpatients and outpatients to ensure efficient utilization of CT equipment and personnel.
• Performs Quality Assurance Tests on CT equipment to ensure optimal image quality and equipment performance.
• Maintains equipment safety by performing daily Tube Warm Up and Calibrations on CT scanners.
• Communicates equipment issues or concerns to appropriate personnel and/or ILinqs issues directly to GE service.
• Maintains appropriate cleanliness of diagnostic and support equipment.
• Obtains patient history and other relevant clinical information; documents all patient information on appropriate forms in preparation for review and dictation by a radiologist.
• Responsible for charging of patient examinations, and preparing images and clinical information for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Starts IVs using appropriate technique, prepares and administers contrast material, and monitors patient condition during the CT procedure.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Initiates requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include Code Blue, Respiratory Distress, etc.
• Attends educational seminars.
• Attend annual inservices on fire safety, infection control, and radiation protection.
• Member of professional organization to keep abreast of new developments.
• Enrolls in Training & Development Programs offered by Advocate appropriate to level of responsibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees