CT Technologist - $38-66 per hour

Stability Direct; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to join their team in Palos Park, Illinois. This role involves ensuring patient safety during scans, administering contrast media, and maintaining high-quality imaging standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience, along with a commitment to ethical practices and compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the health and well-being of the community while growing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ARRT and BLS certifications required.
• 2-3 years of relevant education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients for scans.
• Administer contrast media and monitor patient comfort.
• Perform quality assurance on CT equipment.

Skills

Patient Positioning

Contrast Administration

Data Entry

Patient Communication

Image Quality Assurance

Clerical Tasks

Education

Undergraduate Education

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Stability Direct is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Palos Park, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Stability Directis pleased to announce that we have partnered with a state-of-the-art facility ranked 13th in the Chicago area. Located in just 22 miles from the downtown area in Palos Heights, IL, this facility has 425 licensed beds and serves the cities south and southwest suburbs.

The CT Technologist reflectsthe mission, vision, and values andadheres 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
• 1 to 3 years experience
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• ARRT registry in CT or MRI - must have working experience and be willing to obtain within 12 months from date of hire.

Stability Direct Job ID #5257. Posted job title: CT Technologist

About Stability Direct

Stability Direct, Stability Healthcare’s boutique permanent placement division was formed in 2022 with a mission of becoming a service leader in the industry. In a very short period of time, we have become the staffing partner of choice for award-winning and reputable health systems across the country including Adventist Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Roper Hospital, and Southeast Georgia Health System. With decades of wide-ranging direct placement experience and an unwavering dedication to white glove service, we have found that by utilizing a truly collaborative and personalized approach that we are able to solve even the most complex staffing challenges that hospitals face today.