CT Technologist-Casual Role Rotating Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

7h • $38 - $51

About The Position

The CT Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for safe, high-quality computed tomography imaging and a positive patient experience throughout care delivery. The technologist works within approved protocols, supports department initiatives, and takes on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department 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 preferred.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 12 months of hire, or 10 or more years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards, applying judgment to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Review images before completing exams and take corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Screen patients for contrast contraindications; establish IV access and administer oral and/or IV contrast according to policy, patient history, protocols, and physician orders; monitor patients and provide post-exam instructions.
• Operate imaging equipment, keep the imaging room ready, identify equipment performance issues, and initiate service follow-up through established processes.
• Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical-record and image-archive documentation, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Follow applicable quality, radiation safety, infection prevention, and other safety standards to protect patients, visitors, staff, and self.
• Verify orders and protocols; confirm the right patient and right exam; position and immobilize patients; select accurate anatomic and technical parameters; and apply ALARA principles.
• Prepare for and assist physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures.
• Enter technical scan 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.
• Clean and maintain the work area and equipment and replenish supplies as needed.
• Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree