CT Technologist

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI seeks a CT Technologist to conduct clinical CT exams and support research imaging protocols within the WIMR Imaging Medical Services team.

You will educate researchers on scanner operation, maintain radiation safety and HIPAA compliance, and collaborate with clinicians to advance imaging research and patient care in a dynamic on-site setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Clinical CT experience.
• ARRT-CT radiography or NMTCB CNMT/NCT credentials and ARRT-R.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification from AHA.
• Licensed Radiographer in Wisconsin; certification/licensing maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students.
• Develop, integrate, test, and modify sophisticated scientific equipment for research and clinical use.
• Assist with the preparation of grant proposals and applicable documentation.
• Design, plan, and perform preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Investigate new research processes and technology solutions with staff and clients.
• Provide technical expertise for installation and use of equipment and instruments.
• Conduct daily research and clinical CT procedures while complying with safety and HIPAA.

Skills

Clinical CT experience

ARRT-CT radiography

BLS Healthcare Provider

Wisconsin radiographer license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Instrumentation Technologist I

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a dedicated, hardworking, and self‑motivated CT Technologist who is enthusiastic about advancing both clinical care and imaging‑based research. As part of the WIMR Imaging Medical Services team, this individual will play a key role in translating innovative CT imaging science into high‑quality patient care, supporting UW Radiology’s mission of discovery, education, and excellence in clinical service. In this role, the CT Technologist will perform a broad range of responsibilities, including conducting daily research and standard‑of‑care clinical CT examinations, supporting advanced CT imaging protocols, and managing data associated with CT research studies. The position also involves educating, training, and supporting researchers on CT scanner operations and imaging techniques, assisting with research billing and documentation, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. This role requires close collaboration with faculty, investigators, and clinical teams to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality imaging across both clinical and research environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge imaging initiatives at WIMR, including the integration of advanced CT technologies such as Photon Counting CT, helping to shape the future of imaging‑based research and its impact on patient care.

Additional Job Details

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Typical work hours for this position are 8:00am to 4:30pm with the understanding that shifts may adjust slightly based on departmental needs to ensure appropriate coverage for both clinical and research imaging services. Exact hours will be discussed upon the time of hire.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every two years.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles; Instrumentation Technologist I, Instrumentation Tech II. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students.
• Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives.
• Assists with the preparation of grant proposals and applicable documentation.
• Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation.
• Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients.
• Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals.
• Responsible for conducting daily research and clinical CT procedures while maintaining compliance with radiation safety regulations, research policies and HIPAA guidelines.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology, PET/CT Research Services

Compensation

The starting salary for hire into the Instrumentation Technologist I title is $68,000 and the starting salary for hire into the Instrumentation Tech II title is $79,000. Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. This position is eligible for a hiring bonus in the amount of $5,000.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Clinical CT experience.
• ARRT‑R and ARRT‑CT Radiography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists -OR- NMTCB (CNMT) and ARRT‑CT Computed Tomography -OR ­- NMTCB (CNMT, NCT) and ARRT‑R.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) American Heart Association (AHA).
• Radiographer, Licensed‑Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Documentation of certifications and state licensing required upon hire. Certification, appropriate state licensing and continuing education requirements must be maintained.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Contact Information

Amanda Michalski, [e-mail]

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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