Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare? Join Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, where you'll have access to top-of-the-line Siemens CT Force scanners and EPIC EHR, ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. Benefit from the wealth of knowledge and support offered by our experienced team, with an average of over 20 years of expertise. In our fast-paced setting, you'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and advance professionally, while our positive team culture, centered around excellence and patient safety, will ensure you feel valued and inspired every day. With a strong team retention rate, averaging 10+ years, you'll become part of a collaborative community that values loyalty and encourages long-term growth. Additionally, our limited on-call responsibilities will allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Join us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and embark on a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day.
Opportunities Include:

• Part Time openings (24 hours per week):
  • Every Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am to 9pm
  • Every Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 7pm
• Full Time opening (36 hours per week):
  • Wednesdays, 11am to 11:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 10:30pm
• Casual openings:
  • Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 2:30pm to 11pm
  • PRN/As needed on day and evening shifts

The CT Tech 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.

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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

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.