CT Technologist — NHNMG Imaging Lakeview Full-time Days

Why Northwestern Medicine Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to delivering world-class care. Team members work alongside leading clinical talent and partner with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on medical innovation and breakthrough research. Northwestern Medicine invests in career growth through comprehensive training and development, mentorship, educational support, and student loan repayment, along with flexible work options and a Total Rewards package that supports physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Benefits highlights for eligible roles include tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year, student loan repayment up to $10,000, professional development funds, a wellbeing fund, matching 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, annual salary increase and incentive bonus opportunities, and paid time off and holiday pay. Responsibilities The CT Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This full-time day role (40 hours/week, 1.0 FTE) is based with Northwestern Memorial Hospital Imaging at the Lakeview location. Key responsibilities include maintaining accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process (screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care); producing diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols; applying professional judgment to optimize image quality; reviewing images before exam completion and initiating corrective action when needed; administering contrast per policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring; operating imaging equipment and maintaining room readiness; coordinating exam flow and prioritizing time-sensitive studies; and documenting accurately in the medical record and image archive system. Additional duties include verifying orders and confirming protocols; positioning patients and selecting anatomic and technical parameters using ALARA principles; establishing IV access for contrast administration; preparing for and assisting physicians with computed tomography procedures, including interventional procedures; entering technical data into the system; communicating with patients before and during procedures; validating that required series, images, protocols, and reconstructions meet image quality standards; assuring complete study transfer to PACS; performing CT equipment QA and maintaining required logs; and keeping the work area and equipment clean and stocked. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program. Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Preferred: one year of experience and ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 12 months of hire (or 10+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification). Compensation: $39.95 – $51.93 per hour. Placement within the range depends on relevant experience and internal equity. Full-time day shift, 40 hours per week.