CT Technologist — 3x12 Evening Shifts (7pm–7:30am)

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a CT Technologist to join our Radiology team. This role supports imaging exams, adheres to safety protocols, and maintains high-quality CT studies while prioritizing patient care during night shifts from 7pm to 7:30am (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), totaling 36 hours per week.

The technician will operate CT equipment, administer contrast, and maintain documentation, collaborating with radiologists to enable accurate diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout the imaging process.
• Produce diagnostic-quality CT images using approved protocols.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality.
• Review images prior to exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administer contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring.
• Operate imaging equipment and maintain imaging room readiness.
• Identify equipment performance issues and initiate follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam setup, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Uphold quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging (radiation, MRI safety, infection prevention).
• Ensure a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
• Verify orders and confirm protocol.
• Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Position patients and select parameters, applying ALARA principles.
• Ensure Right Patient and Right Exam safety checks.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
• Administer contrast media orally/IV per policies and physician orders.
• Prepare for and assist physician in CT procedures, including interventional procedures.
• Enter scan type, slice thickness, scan time and other data into system.
• Communicate with patient before and during procedure; monitor safety and comfort.
• Validate complete study transfer to PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Perform CT equipment QA and maintain logs.
• Perform clerical tasks such as receiving orders and scheduling patients.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a CT Technologist to join our Radiology team. This role supports imaging exams, adheres to safety protocols, and maintains high-quality CT studies while prioritizing patient care during night shifts from 7pm to 7:30am (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), totaling 36 hours per week.

The technician will operate CT equipment, administer contrast, and maintain documentation, collaborating with radiologists to enable accurate diagnoses.