CT Scan Tech - Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus eligible

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a CT Technologist to support radiology imaging services in Illinois. The role emphasizes safety, patient communication, and adherence to department policies while producing high-quality CT images.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering contrast per protocol, entering scan data, performing QA, and maintaining equipment and logs. The candidate should have ARRT credentials and relevant safety certifications, with preferred CT/MRI registry and

Qualifications

• ARRT credential(s) required or equivalent experience.
• IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety compliance.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Administers contrast media orally and/or IV contrast per protocol and physician orders.
• Enters data (scan type, slice thickness, time, etc.) into computer.
• Communicates with patient; monitors safety and comfort.
• Views images to ensure quality; produces radiographs.
• Performs CT equipment QA and maintains logs.
• Performs clerical tasks like scheduling and recordkeeping.
• Maintains and cleans work area and supplies.

Education

Undergraduate education

Job description

Description

The CT Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Administers contrast media oral and/or IV contrast in accordance with department policies and procedures, patient history indicators, exam protocols and physician orders and follows through with post exam instructions.
• 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, comfort.
• Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs.
• 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

Qualifications

Required

• ARRT
• IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
• BLS through American Heart Association
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent

Preferred

• ARRT registry in CT or MRI
• 1 year experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.