Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist (CT) in the CT Department.

As a Computerized Tomography Technologist, you will have the opportunity to experience new technologies, learn and perform advanced imaging skills, and participate in various aspects of research studies and clinical trials. The Computerized Tomography Scanner Technologist performs diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, applies principles of radiation protection, exercises professional judgment in the performance of imaging procedures, provides necessary patient care during the course of imaging procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs imaging duties as assigned
• Positions the patient being tested to insure that proper image capture is achieved
• Selects proper technical factors
• Utilizes computer to record patient status
• Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality
• Assists physician in performing imaging studies
• Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists the physician
• Maintains technical imaging equipment to be in proper working conditioned
• Reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to appropriate person
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies

 CT Technologist Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiology technology training in an AMA approved school
• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
• Current registry by ARRT required
• Advanced CT certification required within 12months of hire date
• Licensure by the State of Illinois (IEMA)
• CPR training required

• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of prior CT experience
• Prior experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time-Time, 1.00FTE 
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Rad CT- Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available