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CT Tech
Chicago, Illinois
Kindred Hospital - Chicago (North Campus)

$2,344-3,000/week
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CT Tech

Job Details

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Employment type: Travel
  • Specialty: CT Tech
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid CT Technologist license in Illinois
  • CT Technologist (2 years of experience)
  • CT Technologist experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ARRT (RD)
  • ARRT (CT)
  • Associate degree in radiologic technology

Job Responsibilities

  • Reviews patient history and physician orders
  • Educates patients about procedures, equipment, and exams
  • Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered
  • Monitors patient condition and responds to changes in status
  • Prepares equipment and supplies
  • Performs safety standards and quality control procedures
  • Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions
  • Positions patients and performs imaging procedures
  • Analyzes imaging results and addresses image quality issues
  • Enters, transmits, and reports scan results

Schedule

  • 4x10 shifts
  • On-call: 50%
  • Every other weekend

Additional Notes

  • Floating between X-ray and CT departments is required
  • Completion of a CT technology certificate program is preferred

Facility

Kindred Hospital - Chicago (North Campus)

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  • Long Term Acute Care
ADDRESS2544 West Montrose AvenueChicago, IL 60618
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About Chicago, IL

As a Travel CT Technologist in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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