CT Technologist, Full-Time Evenings (8 or 10 hour shifts available)

The University of Chicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist (CT) in the CT Department. As a Computerized Tomography Technologist, you will have the opportunity to experience new technologies, learn and perform advanced imaging skills, and participate in various aspects of research studies and clinical trials. The Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist performs diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, applies principles of radiation protection, exercises professional judgment in the performance of imaging procedures, provides necessary patient care during the course of imaging procedures.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiology technology training in an AMA approved school
Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
Current registry by ARRT required
Advanced CT certification required within 12months of hire date
Licensure by the State of Illinois (IEMA)
CPR training required
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

1 year of prior CT experience
Prior experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Responsibilities

Performs imaging duties as assigned
Positions the patient being tested to insure that proper image capture is achieved
Selects proper technical factors
Utilizes computer to record patient status
Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality
Assists physician in performing imaging studies
Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists the physician
Maintains technical imaging equipment to be in proper working conditioned
Reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to appropriate person
Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat
Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies