Job Description
Join us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital during a groundbreaking expansion aimed at elevating healthcare services for our community. This exciting initiative will significantly enhance our facilities, doubling our inpatient capacity and modernizing our Emergency Department with the latest imaging technology. We are looking for passionate CT Technologists to work with cutting-edge Siemens Force scanners and play a key role in our commitment to patient care. As a Magnet® designated hospital with the distinction of Magnet with Distinction®, we are dedicated to nursing excellence and exceptional patient outcomes. Enjoy the benefits of free parking and convenient on-site amenities, including Starbucks and scenic walking trails as you make a meaningful impact on patient care
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**This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. This position is an evening shift role and requires on call and holiday rotation. **
The CT Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
- Administers contrast media oral and/or IV contrast in accordance with department policies and procedures, patient history indicators, exam protocols and physician orders and follows through with post exam instructions.
- Enters data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time and other technical data into computer.
- Communicates with patient before and during procedure; monitors safety, comfort.
- Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs.
- Performs CT equipment QA and maintains required logs.
- Performs clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and recordkeeping.
- Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- ARRT
- IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
- BLS through American Heart Association
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
Preferred:
- ARRT registry in CT or MRI
- 1 year experience
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
