CT Technologist Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Well-Being Fund per year

Matching 401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive bonus

Paid time off and holiday pay

Sign-on bonus of $8,000 for eligible candidates

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiology Technologist. You will maintain patient safety, produce diagnostic-quality images, and administer contrast during procedures.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program with ARRT CT certification. The role offers numerous benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• Active ARRT Computed Tomography certification.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency accreditation.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols.
• Administer contrast and monitor patients during procedures.
• Validate that all required series and images meet quality standards.
• Perform clerical tasks such as scheduling patients and record-keeping.

Skills

Radiology Technologist Program graduation

ARRT Computed Tomography certification

IEMA accreditation

Basic Life Support certification

CT experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Job description

Description

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week, located at Lake Forest Hospital. Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with on‑call and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process.
• Produce diagnostic‑quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• 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 (as applicable).
• 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 the medical record and image archive system, including exam set‑up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Consistently uphold all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, including radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection‑prevention measures.
• Ensure a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Assume additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
• Verify orders and confirm protocols; position patients accurately and use ALARA principles during examinations.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration and related lab draws.
• Assist the physician in computed tomography procedures, including interventional procedures.
• Enter data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into the computer.
• Communicate with patients before and during procedures; monitor safety and comfort.
• Validate that all required series, images, protocols, and reconstructions are complete and meet established image quality standards.
• Assure complete study transfer to PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Perform CT equipment QA and maintain required logs.
• Complete clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and record‑keeping.
• Maintain and clean work area and equipment; replenish supplies as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) certification.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• At least one year of CT experience.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time).
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time).
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time).
• $250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time).
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Sign‑on bonus of $8,000 for eligible candidates.

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.