CT Technologist

1st shift

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

• →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.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• - 12-24 months experience in radiology - Graduate of Radiologic Technology program -2 hours of stroke education/year

• - 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 hire

• - 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 - 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.

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.