CT Technologist-Full and Part Time Positions Available Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is hiring CT Technologists to support patient care during a major hospital expansion that will increase inpatient capacity and modernize the Emergency Department. The role uses Siemens Force scanners and is part of a Magnet-designated hospital recognized with Magnet with Distinction.

The CT Technologist safeguards patients throughout imaging, produces diagnostic-quality images, operates and maintains CT equipment, administers contrast as applicable, and ensures complete and accurate documentation and transfer of studies for radiologist interpretation. The position also supports CT procedures, department operations, quality initiatives, and a positive patient experience.

Available schedules include full-time evening positions, part-time weekender positions on evening or night shifts, and casual/as-needed positions. On-call and holiday rotation are required for all positions. Some positions may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, subject to eligibility.

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 accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards; apply professional judgment to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Review images before exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administer contrast according to policy, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients as applicable.
• Operate imaging equipment, maintain imaging 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, quality and safety standards, radiation safety, infection prevention measures, and other applicable safety 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 and select accurate anatomic and technical parameters using ALARA principles.
• Confirm the right patient and right exam and adhere to established patient, staff, and personal safety standards.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related laboratory 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 and technical data, including 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 such as 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

• Competitive benefits are offered, with eligibility dependent on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• Free parking and convenient on-site amenities, including Starbucks and scenic walking trails.
• Some positions are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000; eligibility restrictions apply.

What This Job Offers

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