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CT Scan Tech IHR - Casual In House Registry Variable shifts

Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is casual in-house registry on variable shifts. How do you stay sharp working that way?

What they are checking: The posting states casual registry and variable shifts, which makes consistency harder.

The role involves lifting and pushing up to fifty pounds. Does that work for you?

What they are checking: The posting states the physical demand plainly.

What would you do

A patient reacts to contrast. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: The most serious thing that happens in a CT suite and the technologist is first on it.

You arrive for a shift on a scanner you have not used in a while. What do you check first?

What they are checking: Registry work means unfamiliar equipment, and it is a real hazard.

About the work

Tell me about your CT experience and the studies you run most.

What they are checking: The posting is a CT scan technologist role, and the range of studies is the starting point.

What do ALARA principles mean for how you set up a scan?

What they are checking: The posting names utilizing ALARA principles during examinations.

How do you choose anatomic and technical parameters for a study?

What they are checking: The posting names positioning patients and selecting parameters accurately.

Walk me through preparing and administering contrast.

What they are checking: The posting names preparing and administering contrast media within scope and regulation.

Tell me about assisting with an interventional CT procedure.

What they are checking: The posting names assisting the physician in CT procedures including interventional ones.

Where are you with your ARRT certification, CT certification, BLS and IEMA licence?

What they are checking: The posting requires ARRT, CT certification within a year, BLS and IEMA licensure.

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The full job description

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The CT Scan Tech 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. Provides computed tomography imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients. Responsibilities: • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Utilizes ALARA principles during examinations. • Implements radiation protection and safety standards. • Prepares for and assists the physician in computed tomography procedures, including interventional procedures. Performs reconstruction of CT images. • Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Required: • Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification • ARRT certification on Computed Tomography (CT) within one year of hire • CPR-Basic Life Support • Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) licensure • Physical Demands Requirement : • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds Preferred: • One year of Radiology Technologist experience Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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