Radiologic Technologist CT-Downtown Chicago Full-Time Nights 8K Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

12d • $38 - $51

About The Position

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 and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role performs computed tomography examinations and supports safe, high-quality imaging and patient care. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). The posting lists an hourly compensation range of $38.06 to $51.38 and identifies the role as eligible for an $8,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the stated eligibility restrictions.

The technologist verifies orders and protocols; prepares, positions, and monitors patients; establishes IV access and administers contrast as appropriate; operates CT equipment; and validates image quality and complete transfer of studies to PACS. The position also includes equipment quality assurance, documentation, clerical work, and maintaining a clean, stocked work area. A preferred qualification is one year of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) credential.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout imaging, 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 completing exams and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Screen patients for contrast contraindications, establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws, administer oral and/or IV contrast according to policies, history indicators, protocols, and orders, and provide post-exam instructions.
• Operate imaging equipment, maintain 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 applicable quality, safety, radiation safety, infection prevention, ethical, and compliance standards to protect patients, visitors, staff, and self.
• Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth; perform 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 maintain patient, staff, and personal safety according to established standards.
• 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 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.
• Clean and maintain the work area and equipment and replenish supplies as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
• $8,000 sign-on bonus eligibility, subject to the stated exclusions

What This Job Offers

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