CT Technologist-Imaging Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, located at Northwestern Medicine’s Grayslake Outpatient Center and Freestanding ER. The schedule is 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with weekend and on-call rotations. A holiday rotation of one spring/summer holiday and one fall/winter holiday is required. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.

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, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role provides safe, patient-centered CT imaging, produces diagnostic-quality images, operates and maintains imaging equipment, and supports department workflows and quality initiatives.

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 the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards; use professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Review images before completing exams and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administer contrast according to policy, including screening for contraindications, patient monitoring, and following post-exam instructions.
• 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 medical record and image archive documentation, 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, and infection prevention measures as applicable.
• Support a positive patient experience and departmental initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth; take on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
• 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 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 technical 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 all 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.

Benefits

• A $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree