CT Technologist - Full Time Weekend Nights sign on bonus eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • McHenry, IL

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About The Position

The CT Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for patient safety throughout the imaging process and for producing diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards. The technologist uses professional judgment to optimize image quality, reviews images before completing exams, and takes corrective action when image quality is inadequate.

The technologist verifies orders and protocols, prepares and positions patients, operates CT equipment, and administers oral or IV contrast according to policy, patient history, protocols, and physician orders. Responsibilities also include establishing IV access and related lab draws, assisting physicians with CT and interventional procedures, monitoring patient safety and comfort, and providing post-exam instructions. The technologist ensures studies are complete and transferred to PACS for radiologist interpretation, performs equipment quality assurance, maintains required logs and records, and keeps the work area and equipment clean and stocked.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

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 throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards; review images before exam completion and take corrective action when needed.
• Use professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Screen for contrast contraindications, administer oral and/or IV contrast according to policies, protocols, patient history, and physician orders, and monitor 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 documentation in the medical record and image archive system, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Follow organizational values, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards, including radiation safety, MRI safety where applicable, and infection prevention practices.
• Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives focused on relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Verify orders and protocols; position and immobilize patients; select anatomic and technical parameters accurately; and apply ALARA principles.
• Confirm the right patient and right exam and follow established patient, staff, and personal safety standards.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility, subject to exclusions for internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year.

What This Job Offers

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