CT Technologist-Casual As Needed

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

About The Position

The CT Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is accountable for patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care, and produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards. The technologist applies professional judgment within approved protocols, reviews images for diagnostic adequacy, and takes corrective action when needed. The position operates CT equipment, administers contrast according to policy, prepares for and assists physicians with CT procedures—including interventional procedures—and maintains room and equipment readiness. It also coordinates exam flow, documents exams and related information accurately, transfers completed studies to PACS, performs equipment quality assurance, and completes clerical tasks. The technologist maintains a positive patient experience and follows applicable quality, radiation-safety, infection-prevention, and other safety standards.

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 within 12 months of hire, or 10 or more years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient safety throughout screening, preparation, imaging, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards; apply judgment to address imaging challenges and optimize image quality.
Review images before completing exams and take corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administer oral and/or IV contrast in accordance with policies, patient history, protocols, and physician orders; screen for contraindications, monitor patients, and provide post-exam instructions.
Operate CT imaging equipment, maintain room readiness, 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.
Verify orders and protocols; position and immobilize patients; select anatomic and technical parameters accurately and use 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, 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.
Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.
Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.