CT Scan Technologist - Registry/PRN

About the Organization

Humboldt Park Health is a community-based, 200-bed acute care hospital serving the Humboldt Park neighborhood since 1894. We provide patient-centered healthcare ranging from everyday care to critical treatments, reinvesting in the community through programs for the poor, uninsured, chronic condition management, health education, and elderly outreach. Our supportive environment values both patients and staff, offering meaningful benefits, retirement planning, and growth opportunities.

About the Role

Performs computerized tomography (CT) and radiographic (X-Ray) imaging procedures under the general supervision of a licensed practitioner for diagnosis and treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. This role operates at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and within the scope of licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine CT and radiology procedures, demonstrating anatomy through proper patient positioning, technique selection, contrast media administration, and application of immobilization and radiation protection devices per department policies.
• Reviews consultation requests for special instructions from the referring physician and consults with radiologists as needed.
• Greets patients, confirms identification, introduces self, verifies procedure site and physician orders, and explains the examination process to patients and families.
• Updates patient history, completes screening and consent forms, and documents unusual conditions or limitations on requests.
• Records examination time, room number, technical factors, and enters data into hospital information systems; ensures facility and patient identification are imprinted on film or digital images.
• Assists in interventional procedures, practicing sterile and infection control techniques.
• Posts procedure charges accurately and promptly into hospital information systems per department policies.
• Imports patient data and examination images onto media storage disks; maintains imaging media storage archives and daily procedure logs.
• Performs visual preventative safety inspections, completes CT and radiographic system warm-up procedures, records quality control activities, and reports equipment malfunctions or dangerous conditions.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for assigned workstations, rotates stock, eliminates outdated items, and keeps the work area clean and prepared.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in radiologic technology.
• Associate’s degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• IEMA License.
• CPR certification.
• AART registration or eligibility.
• ACR CT Certification preferred.

Benefits (PRN Employees)

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities for additional shifts.