CT Technologist- Eligible

Join us at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, during a groundbreaking expansion aimed at elevating healthcare services for our community. This exciting initiative will significantly enhance our facilities, doubling our inpatient capacity and modernizing our Emergency Department with the latest imaging technology. We are looking for passionate CT Technologists to work with cutting-edge Siemens Force scanners and play a key role in our commitment to patient care.

As a Magnet® designated hospital with the distinction of Magnet with Distinction®, we are dedicated to nursing excellence and exceptional patient outcomes. Enjoy the benefits of free parking and convenient on-site amenities, including Starbucks and scenic walking trails as you make a meaningful impact on patient care

• Full Time positions available on evening shift. (Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 11pm or Monday to Friday 4pm to 12:30pm. No weekend rotation required!
• Part Time weekender positions are available onevening and night shift.
  • Mid Shift/Evening
    - Saturday/Sunday 10am to 10:30pm or 12p to 12:30am
• Casual/as needed positions.
• On call and Holiday rotation required for all positions

Select positions are eligible for a sign on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible candidates!

Want to learn more about our hospital expansion? Click the link below to follow along about exciting project updates! Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus Development or watch this short video about expansion project:
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Expansion - You Tube

The CT Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
• Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
• Verifies orders and confirms protocol.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately and uses ALARA principles during examinations.
• Assures patient, staff and personal safety by adhering to established standards including positively…