Ascension

CT Tech

Ascension$78K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Must hold Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist credential from IEMA.
  • One or more credentials in Nuclear Medical Tech, Radiography, or Computed Tomography is required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience, or an Associate's degree, or 4 years of specific experience required.
  • Preferred 3 years of experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform CT scans to diagnose diseases and injuries as per established protocols.
  • Prepare patients for procedures and select necessary technical parameters.
  • Administer contrast and medications as permitted by regulations.
  • Monitor patient reactions during procedures and report abnormalities.
  • Ensure quality image submissions to PACS with precise patient data.
  • Adhere to radiation safety protocols and suggest updates to practices.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
  • Full-time evening shift position with potential for on-call and weekend duties.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital

Department: Computerized Tomography CT

Schedule: Evening shift | Full-time | Monday - Thursday 12:00PM - 8:30PM, Friday 2:30PM - 11:00PM. Rotating On-call and weekends as needed.

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00

Salary: $37.50 - $52.27 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Perform CT scans to diagnose disease and injury following radiologist-established protocols.
  • Prepare and position patients, select appropriate technical parameters, and administer contrast/medications within scope and regulations.
  • Monitor patients during procedures and report any abnormal activity.
  • Ensure high-quality image submission to PACS with accurate patient data.
  • Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and recommend protocol updates as needed.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist credentialed from IEMA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Preferably 3 years of experience.


Responsibilities

  • Perform CT scans to diagnose disease and injury following radiologist-established protocols.
  • Prepare and position patients, select appropriate technical parameters, and administer contrast/medications within scope and regulations.
  • Monitor patients during procedures and report any abnormal activity.
  • Ensure high-quality image submission to PACS with accurate patient data.
  • Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and recommend protocol updates as needed.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist credentialed from IEMA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.
    • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Ascension

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar CT Tech jobs: