CT Technologist - $32-51 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Lisle
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in
Lisle, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: evenings
- Employment Type: Staff
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus eligible!Major Responsibilities:
- Performs Computed Tomography procedures utilizing General
Electric Revolution, Lightspeed, Brightspeed, and HD750
Computerized Tomography Systems according to established operating
procedures, clinical protocols, and imaging techniques.
- --------1)Performs computerized post-processing of images using
reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of
interest under investigation.
- --------2)Addresses minor customer complaints. Tactfully
resolves complaints; refers difficult complaints or sensitive
issues to higher authority.
- Coordinates the scheduling of inpatients and outpatients to
ensure efficient utilization of CT equipment and personnel.
- Performs Quality Assurance Tests on CT equipment to ensure
optimal image quality and equipment performance.
- --------1)Maintains equipment safety by performing daily Tube
Warm Up and Calibrations on CT scanners.
- --------2)Communicates equipment issues or concerns to
appropriate personnel and/or ILinqs issues directly to GE
service.
- --------3)Maintains appropriate cleanliness of diagnostic and
support equipment.
- Obtains patient history and other relevant clinical
information; documents all patient information on appropriate forms
in preparation for review and dictation by a radiologist.
- --------1)Responsible for charging of patient examinations, and
preparing images and clinical information for interpretation by a
radiologist.
- Starts IVs using appropriate technique, prepares and
administers contrast material, and monitors patient condition
during the CT procedure.
- --------1)Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medical
supplies.
- --------2)Initiates requests for emergency medical support as
indicated by patient condition; this is to include Code Blue,
Respiratory Distress, etc.Education/Experience Required:
- - 12-24 months experience in radiology - Graduate of Radiologic
Technology program -2 hours of stroke education/yearKnowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required:
- - Knowledge and understanding of cross sectional anatomy and CT
procedures - Able to perform all routine CT procedures - Good oral
& written communication skills - Computer competent
- - ARRT Registry (RT) - IDNS License - CPR - IV Certification
within 3 months of date of hire CT Registration within 1 year of
date of hirePhysicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- - Able to respond to request to work on short notice - Flexible
in starting times to meet demand - As required, must be able to
transport, move, and lift patients - May require rotating shifts
and alternate days - Exposed to infectious diseases - Must take
call - Willing to work overtime when requested - Musculoskeletal
hazard from large amount of job lifting - Musculoskeletal hazard
from repetitive motions
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact
the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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.Addendum: -8
hours of stroke education/year - Attends educational seminars -
Attend annual inservices on fire safety, infection control, and
radiation protection - Member of professional organization to keep
abreast of new developments - Requires above average organization
and planning skills; must multi-task - Requires excellent human
relation skills on both a clinical and non-clinical basis -
Requires a thorough understanding of confidentiality issues - Works
under frequent stress - Must function under established guidelines
of policies and procedures manual, and physician and department
standards - Enrolls in Training & Development Programs offered by
Advocate appropriate to level of responsibilityThis 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 #R86505. Posted job title: Ct
TechnologistAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate 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
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