Radiologic Technologist CT-Lakeview Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

12d • $38 - $51

About The Position

The CT Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows the organization’s values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for patient safety and care throughout the imaging process, producing diagnostic-quality CT images, operating and maintaining imaging equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation and complete transfer of studies for radiologist interpretation.

The technologist verifies orders and protocols, prepares and positions patients, establishes IV access when needed, administers contrast according to policy, and communicates with and monitors patients before, during, and after procedures. The role may also assist physicians with CT and interventional procedures, perform equipment quality assurance, maintain required logs, coordinate exam flow, and carry out clerical and work-area maintenance tasks. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE) on the day shift.

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) certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1 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 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.
• Screen for contraindications, administer contrast in accordance with policy, and monitor patients as applicable.
• Operate imaging equipment and 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 and infection prevention.
• Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Verify orders and confirm protocols.
• Position and immobilize patients on the examining table; select anatomic and technical parameters accurately and use ALARA principles.
• Confirm the right patient and right exam and protect patient, staff, and personal safety.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab 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 type, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data 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.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

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