CT Technologist - $34-52 per hour

CT Technologist - $34-52 per hour at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

A CT Technologist performs diagnostic imaging using computed tomography to produce detailed images for medical evaluation. This role involves administering contrast media, operating scanning equipment with safety protocols, and ensuring patient positioning and comfort. The position requires certification, offers a night shift schedule, and provides extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and loan support at a healthcare facility.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Position Highlights:

• Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus eligible position!
• Shift Schedule: Full time, Night Shift, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00pm-6:30am
• Unit: CT
• Location: Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL

What we offer:

• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We’re pleased to offer team members a comprehensive, affordable benefits program designed to help you and your family live well now and into the future. Our optional benefit plans allow you to select a combination of coverage options that best meet your personal benefit needs and help you and your family live well.
• Student Loan Support: Up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.
• Education Reimbursement : We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $7,200 per year for full-time and up to $3,168 for Part Time.
• Wellness Incentives : Take advantage of up to $500 per year in wellness incentives through our Healthy Living program, prioritizing your wellbeing.
• Parental Benefits : We understand the importance of family, providing up to four weeks of paid parental leave
• Retirement : Secure your financial future with 401K Match and additional annual company contributions for eligible teammates.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 year of general radiology preferred but not required.
• New Grads welcome to apply – trainee opportunities available.
• IEMA License
• Current ARRT registry
• CT certified within 1 year of hire

What will you do?:

Performs optimal scans using correct technical factors, shielding and protocols, based on the patient diagnosis, history and other relevant clinical information.

Positions patients correctly, using proper immobilization techniques

Use correct technical factors in accordance with the American College of Radiology (ACR) to use the lowest amount of radiation to get a diagnostic scan.

Performs CT angiography, 3D, MIPS, VR, Vessel Analysis, and MPR's, post processing of computer data to enhance exams for radiologist interpretation, using reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of interest.

Initiates IV for administration of contrast media for CT

Where You’ll Work:

At Advocate Condell Medical Center, you can expect expert, compassionate care to help you and your family live well. Advocate Condell offers a full spectrum of medical services and is the largest health care provider and only Level 1 trauma center in Lake County. It is also home to Lake County’s first and only comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center and features an emergency department approved for pediatrics backed by the resources of Advocate Children’s Hospital.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Standard precautions for dealing with body substances and hazardous materials.
• Standard precautions for radiation safety per IDNS.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This 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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R155193. Posted job title: CT Technologist

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus

Keywords:

CT Technologist, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology, ARRT Certified, Patient Positioning, Contrast Administration, Healthcare Technician, Radiologic Technology, Medical Imaging