CT Technologist NHNMG-Imaging Lakeview Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

13d•$40 - $52

About The Position

The CT Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. The role is responsible for patient safety and care throughout the imaging process, from screening and preparation through monitoring and post-procedure instructions. The technologist produces diagnostic-quality CT images using approved protocols and professional standards, applies judgment to address imaging challenges, and reviews images for adequacy before completing exams. The position involves operating and maintaining CT equipment, positioning and immobilizing patients, confirming the correct patient and exam, establishing IV access and administering contrast when indicated, and assisting physicians with CT procedures, including interventional procedures. The technologist verifies orders and protocols, enters technical scan data, validates that required images and reconstructions meet quality standards, and ensures completed studies are transferred to PACS for radiologist interpretation. Additional duties include performing equipment quality assurance and maintaining logs, identifying equipment issues and initiating service follow-up, coordinating exam flow and prioritizing time-sensitive studies, documenting exam and charging information accurately, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining a clean, stocked, and ready work area. The technologist supports patient experience and departmental initiatives and follows applicable quality, radiation safety, infection prevention, and other safety practices.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

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 professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
Review images before exam completion and take corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administer contrast according to policy, screening for contraindications and monitoring patients as applicable.
Operate imaging equipment, maintain room readiness, identify equipment performance issues, and initiate service follow-up.
Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and image archive, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
Follow organizational values, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.
Ensure a positive patient experience and support departmental initiatives and additional patient-care responsibilities.
Verify orders and confirm protocols.
Position and immobilize patients on the examining table; select accurate anatomic and technical parameters and use ALARA principles.
Confirm the right patient and right exam and follow established safety standards.
Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
Administer oral and/or IV contrast according to department policies, patient history, exam protocols, and physician orders, and provide post-exam instructions.
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.
Clean and maintain the work area and equipment and replenish supplies as needed.