Ct Tech

Ascension Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,660 - 72,007; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security & retirement benefits

Pro-rated paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Emotional well-being support

Family support benefits

Optional legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a qualified CT Technologist to join our team at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL. This full-time position involves performing diagnostic CT scans, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to radiation guidelines. The role requires proper certification and offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, along with comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Candidates with strong technical skills and a focus on patient care will thrive in our supportive environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist credential required.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans per established protocols.
• Prepare and position patients for scans.
• Ensure accurate patient data submission to PACS.

Skills

CT scan proficiency

Patient monitoring

Radiation safety adherence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital

Department: Computerized Tomography CT

Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time | Monday - Thursday 12:00PM - 8:30PM, Friday 2:30PM - 11:00PM. Rotating On-call and weekends as needed.

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00

Salary: $37.50 - $52.27 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to re‑imagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up‑to‑date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform CT scans to diagnose disease and injury following radiologist‑established protocols.

• Prepare and position patients, select appropriate technical parameters, and administer contrast/medications within scope and regulations.

• Monitor patients during procedures and report any abnormal activity.

• Ensure high‑quality image submission to PACS with accurate patient data.

• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and recommend protocol updates as needed.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist credentialed from IEMA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• One or more of the following required:

• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Preferably 3 years of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf poster.

Fraud Prevention Notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify Statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify for more information.