CT Technologist Days 3 12-hour Shifts12K Sign-On Bonus

Benefits

• $10000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5.700 part time)
• $10000 Student Loan Repayment ($5000 part time)
• $1000 Professional Development per year ($500 part time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part time)
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

New CT Techs and graduates welcome to apply! We offer cross training for XRay Graduates. We have 12hour shifts available.

The Radiographer CT  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Radiographer CT performs computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patients conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures.  Services are provided in accordance with industry standards department protocols and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs computed tomography procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists.
• Evaluates the request for the procedure and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate protocol and method of application.
• Appropriately employs imaging systems accessory devices and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care agespecific sensitivities and patients first guidelines.
• Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed.  Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patients anxiety and enhance his comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices as determined by the Illinois Emergency Management Administration to limit radiation exposure to patient self and other members of the healthcare team.
• Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly.  Uses this knowledge to expedite intervention by the radiologist if necessary.
• Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics.
• Maintains level of flexibility to accommodate daily schedule and high level of productivity.
• In collaboration with the Resource Coordinators and Technical Coordinator learn and become proficient in new procedures and new levels of software as they become available.

Additional Functions

• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging patient tracking and film file tracking.
• Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
• Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering rotation of dated items and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure irregularities in equipment performance and equipment in disrepair to supervisor and/or technical coordinator as soon as possible.
• Distributes Radiology outpatient surveys to all patients for selfevaluation purposes and to enhance the Best Patient Experience.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• Provides imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service.
• Collects data to support the measurement and tracking component of quality management.
• Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers.
• Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to attention of the Manager Resource Coordinator and Quality Committee as appropriate.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments i.e. other offsite
• Facilities emergency department registration FeinbergGeneral Radiology radiology reading rooms.
• Functions as a role model for newly hired radiographers as longevity in position increases.
• Participates in department inservice programs.  Over time takes a more active role in the development and delivery of the inservice program.
• Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirement of credentialing agencies.

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Qualifications :

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology Applied Science Radiography OR Certificate of Completion Radiography Program (hospital sponsored)
• Certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Active license with Illinois Emergency Management Department of Nuclear Safety
• License ARRT Post Primary CT Certification required within 1 year of start date
• CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)

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 casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime