CT Technologist Students, Full-Time, Part-Time and Registry (All Shifts)

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic healthcare system as a Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist. This role offers the chance to work with advanced imaging technologies, participate in research, and provide essential patient care. You'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing medical innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and eager to grow in your career, this is the opportunity for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to meaningful healthcare at a renowned institution.

Qualifications

• Currently in or preparing for enrollment into a local CT Technologist program.
• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required.
• Current (R) registry by ARRT and licensure by the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging duties as assigned and positions patients for imaging.
• Selects proper technical factors and maintains imaging equipment.
• Assists physicians in imaging studies and prepares contrast media.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Patient care skills

Technical proficiency with imaging equipment

Education

Enrollment in CT Technologist program

Current ARRT registry

Licensure by the State of Illinois

Active BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-caresystem at UChicago Medicine as a Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist (CT)in theCT Department.

As a Computerized Tomography Technologist, you will have the opportunity to experience new technologies, learn and perform advanced imaging skills, and participate in various aspects of research studies and clinical trials. The Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologistperforms diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, applies principles of radiation protection, exercises professional judgment in the performance of imaging procedures, provides necessary patient care during the course of imaging procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs imaging duties as assigned
• Positions the patient being tested to insure that proper image capture is achieved
• Selects proper technical factors
• Utilizes computer to record patient status
• Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality
• Assists physician in performing imaging studies
• Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists the physician
• Maintains technical imaging equipment to be in proper working conditioned
• Reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to appropriate person
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies

Required Qualifications

• Currently in or preparing for enrollment into a local CT Technologist program.
• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
• Current (R) registry by ARRT.
• Licensure by the State of Illinois (IEMA)
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.00FTE
• Shift: Day, Mid, Evening and Nights (Full-Time, Part-Time and Registry)
• Unit/Department: Rad CT- Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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