CT Technologist

Department :

36317 Advocate Sherman Hospital - CT

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

4 x10 hours weekly PM shift. 2pm start time. Includes every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation. May require rotation to Algonquin CT department.

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

Major Responsibilities :

Determines appropriate technique and patient position using isocenter, immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality

Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art Cat Scan equipment, HIS / RIS and PACS

Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement

Participates and assists the CT lead and manager with image quality activities.

Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards

Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and / or hospital based committees and continuing education programs

Education / Experience Required :

• Graduate of an Accredited school of Radiologic Technology This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

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.

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