CT Technologist- Per Diem

aah; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Healthcare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Employer retirement plans with match

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL is seeking a CT technologist for a PRN, part-time role. The ideal candidate will perform CT scans with accurate positioning, manage contrast injections, and operate CT equipment within established safety and QA protocols.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, documenting charges, and supporting radiology workflow through RIS/HIS systems. ARRT CT certification and AMA-approved training are required; CP R certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology technology with ARRT CT certification.
• CT scanning proficiency with procedural knowledge and anatomy
• Experience with PACS/RIS systems and quality control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce CT scans with proper positioning and technical factors.
• Ensure patient comfort and informed consent for procedures.
• Maintain CT suite cleanliness and safety protocols; complete required CQI activities.

Skills

CT imaging

Mentoring radiology staff

Computer literacy

Education

AMA approved radiology technology program

ARRT CT certification

Tools

AWW workstation

PACS

RIS/HIS

Job description

Department:

36317 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - CT

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PRN position with flexibility top pick up varied shifts

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25Major Responsibilities:

Production of scans, positions, and immobilization of patients. Selects proper technical factors. Ensures patient is well informed about procedure and other relevant positioning information. Responsibility for diagnostic procedures requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology so that independent selection and modification of technical factors may produce optimum results. Responsible for capturing appropriate exam charges, updates to procedure files, reimbursement codes, etc., with the HIS/RIS Computer System, as well as training and overseeing department personnel following HIS/RIS Procedures; checks daily log to see that day's exams are appropriately completed. Ensures that procedures sent to PACS are verified to enable radiologist interpretation of the procedure.Provision of radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Maintenance of adequate records, orderliness, and cleanliness of CT suite. Required to perform quality control tests and document results; maintains a quality protocol to computerize and enhance images. Completes assigned CQI projects and mandatory inservices as assigned.Performs 3-D reconstruction, CT angiography and is proficient in use of AWW work station.Injection of appropriate contrast material into a vein to visualize anatomical structures under the supervision of a Radiologist and following department guidelines.Maintain awareness of technological changes and advances in CT. Education/Experience Required:Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology tech- nology with certification by ARRT 6 months minimum CT experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Able to mentor and educate radiology technologists in proper techniques for CT scanning Computer applications technical background in computers Technical knowledge in the Area of computers and cross sectional anatomyCT registered within 6 month from the date of hire. IEMA accreditation American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered (ARRT) (CT) CPR certified This position may need to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated, in this case, prior experience with all age groups is requiredPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to lift and/or move patients Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the weekThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.