CT Technologist
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

CT Tech 1

Location

• City: Normal, Illinois

Job Type

• Clinical-Allied
• Shift: Night
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

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 imaging in accordance with established procedures and clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Position patients correctly using proper immobilization techniques.
• Perform optimal CT scans using appropriate technical factors, shielding, and protocols based on patient diagnosis and history.
• Use the lowest radiation dose possible following American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines.
• Perform CT angiography, 3D imaging, MIPS, VR, Vessel Analysis, and MPRs; post-process images using reconstruction software.
• Follow CT department workflow including patient identification, history acquisition, order verification, scanning, image transmission to PACS, documentation, and charge capture.
• Operate CT support equipment such as independent workstations, pressure injectors, PACS, and electronic medical record systems.
• Initiate IVs for contrast media administration following department policies 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 patient history, exam appropriateness, contrast media use, charges, and any adverse reactions or incidents.
• Maintain licensure and complete continuing education requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a Radiologic Technology program or a college diploma in a related field

Certifications & Licensure

• Valid CT Technologist license in Illinois
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Registered in Radiography (R) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) or Registered in Computed Tomography (CT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year