CT Technologist
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave ,

CT Tech 1

Location

• City: Normal, Illinois

Job Summary

Provide diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) services to inpatients, outpatients, and Emergency Department patients under the direction of a supervising radiologist. Ensure safe, prompt, efficient, and cost-effective CT services following established procedures and clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Position patients correctly using proper immobilization techniques.
• Perform optimal CT scans using correct technical factors, shielding, and protocols based on patient diagnosis and history.
• Use the lowest amount of radiation necessary according to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines.
• Perform CT angiography, 3D imaging, MIPS, VR, vessel analysis, MPRs, and post-processing using reconstruction software.
• Follow CT department workflow: patient identification, history acquisition, order verification, scanning, image and paperwork management, case completion, and quality assurance.
• Operate CT support equipment including independent workstations, pressure injectors, PACS, and EPIC systems.
• Initiate IVs for contrast media administration following department policy and standard precautions.
• Prepare patients by explaining procedures and answering questions.
• Assist with patient transport and transfers on/off the CT table; monitor patient condition during procedures.
• Collaborate with radiologists to tailor protocols to patient exam requirements.
• Document and charge for supplies used during exams.
• Record confidential patient history, charge data, allergic reactions, IV extravasations, and unusual occurrences.
• Initiate incident reports for staff or patient situations.
• Maintain licensure and complete continuing education.
• Ensure proper exam administration and consult providers as needed.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift and Hours

• Night shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT)
• Registered in Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certificate of completion from a radiologic technology program or a college diploma in a related field
• Proficiency in CT angiography, 3D imaging, MIPS, VR, MPR, and use of reconstruction software
• Experience operating PACS systems
• Ability to tailor CT protocols in collaboration with radiologists