CT Technologist Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus Eligible

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with on-call and holiday rotation.

About the role

Join us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital during a groundbreaking expansion aimed at elevating healthcare services for our community. This exciting initiative will significantly enhance our facilities, doubling our inpatient capacity and modernizing our Emergency Department with the latest imaging technology. We are looking for passionate CT Technologists to work with cutting-edge Siemens Force scanners and play a key role in our commitment to patient care. As a Magnet® designated hospital with the distinction of Magnet with Distinction®, we are dedicated to nursing excellence and exceptional patient outcomes. Enjoy the benefits of free parking and convenient on-site amenities, including Starbucks and scenic walking trails as you make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Applies professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, infection prevention measures, and safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors, and team members.
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
• Verifies orders and confirms protocol.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately and uses ALARA principles during examinations.
• Assures patient, staff, and personal safety by adhering to established standards including positively confirming Right Patient and Right Exam.
• Establishes IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
• Administers contrast media (oral and/or IV) in accordance with department policies and procedures, patient history indicators, exam protocols, and physician orders, and follows through with post-exam instructions.
• Prepares for and assists the physician in computed tomography procedures, including interventional procedures.
• Enters data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer.
• Communicates with patient before and during procedure; monitors safety and comfort.
• Validates that all required series, images, protocols, and reconstructions are complete and meet established image quality standards.
• Assures complete study transfer to PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Performs CT equipment QA and maintains required logs.
• Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and recordkeeping.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Preferred: 1 year of experience

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.