CT Technologist-Imaging Part Time Weekend Days

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 53,423 - 69,458; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a part-time Radiology Technologist to join the Weekend Program, working 20 hours a week on weekends from 10am to 8:30pm. This role emphasizes patient safety and high-quality imaging using professional standards.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Radiology Technologist Program and will obtain ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT) within a year. Benefits include tuition reimbursement and excellent medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of hire.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols.
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains readiness of the imaging room.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.

Skills

Patient safety accountability

Diagnostic image production

Professional judgment in imaging

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate of Radiology Technologist Program

ARRT Computed Tomography (CT)

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Accreditation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Imaging equipment

Medical record system

Job description

The salary range for this position is $38.78 - $50.42 (Hourly Rate).

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 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Position Overview

This is a part‑time position at 20 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role is a part of the Weekend Program and offers premium pay on top of base pay. Schedule is Saturday and Sunday 10a-8:30p, with on‑call and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post‑procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic‑quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges. Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow‑up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time‑sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set‑up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, infection prevention measures, safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members.
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth.
• Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) within 12 months of hire.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred

• ARRT registry in CT or MRI.
• 1 year experience.

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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.