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CT Technologist

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to mentor or teach another radiology technologist a CT technique. How did you approach it and how did it go?

comfort and skill with the mentoring responsibility explicitly named in the posting

Tell me about a time a scan came out wrong or an image needed to be redone. What happened and what did you learn from it?

honesty about mistakes and whether they take ownership and correct process gaps

Tell me about a time you had to follow radiation safety protocol even though it slowed things down or a coworker pushed back.

commitment to safety standards over convenience or social pressure

This role has rotating shifts, every fourth weekend, call every eighth week, and holiday coverage. How do you think about managing that kind of schedule long term?

realistic self-assessment of whether they can sustain the specific schedule demands without early burnout or turnover

Technical

Walk me through how you would scan a trauma patient who can't hold still, from positioning through selecting your technical factors.

whether the candidate can adapt protocol and technique under real clinical constraints, not just recite a standard workflow

Describe how you handle contrast injection, including what you check before, during, and after the injection.

depth of hands-on experience with IV contrast administration and awareness of complications like extravasation

How do you approach 3D reconstruction or CT angiography cases, and what's your experience with an AW workstation or similar post-processing software?

actual hands-on familiarity with the specific advanced imaging tools named in the posting

Tell me about your experience entering exam charges, reimbursement codes, and procedure updates into an HIS/RIS system.

whether they actually have the administrative and computer fluency the role requires, not just scanning skill

What is your process for daily quality control checks on the CT scanner, and what would make you stop scanning and call for service?

understanding of quality assurance responsibilities and willingness to halt work over safety or accuracy concerns

Situational

A patient is scheduled for a contrast study but their creatinine result hasn't come back yet. What do you do?

judgment around contrast safety protocols and whether they'd escalate appropriately rather than proceed on their own

Walk me through how you'd explain a CT scan to a frightened child compared to how you'd explain it to an anxious older adult.

ability to adjust communication and comfort measures across the full age range of patients they'll treat

You're the only tech on for an evening shift and the department is backed up, then a stat trauma comes in. How do you prioritize?

decision-making under time pressure and understanding of how to triage competing demands in a fast-paced department

Where are you in the ARRT CT registry process, and what's your plan to get registered within six months of hire if you're not already?

whether they meet the hard credentialing requirement and have a concrete timeline, not just an intention

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The full job description

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Department: 36317 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - CT Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 10:00am-6:30pm or 12:00pm-8:30pm with rotating weekend - every 4th weekend, call - every 8th week and holidays - 1 in the summer and 1 in the fall. Eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 $5,000 sign-on Bonus! * *External candidates Position Requirements: Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology technology with certification by ARRT 6 months minimum CT experience Able to mentor and educate radiology technologists in proper techniques for CT scanning Computer applications technical background in computers Technical knowledge in the area of computers and cross sectional anatomy CT registered within 6 month from the date of hire. IEMA accreditation American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered (ARRT) (CT) CPR certified This position may need to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated, in this case, prior experience with all age groups is required Ability to lift and/or move patients Ability to work in a fast~paced environment with established time constraints May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening diseases Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week Purpose: Under the direction of a radiologist, performs computerized tomographic procedures at a technical level requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for computerized tomography scanning. Assumes responsibilities for designed areas or procedures as required. Accountabilities: Production of scans, positions, and immobilization of patients. Selects proper technical factors. Ensures patient is well informed about procedure and other relevant positioning information. Responsibility for diagnostic procedures requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology so that independent selection and modification of technical factors may produce optimum results. Responsible for capturing appropriate exam charges, updates to procedure files, reimbursement codes, etc., with the HIS/RIS Computer System, as well as training and overseeing department personnel following HIS/RIS Procedures checks daily log to see that day's exams are appropriately completed. Ensures that procedures sent to PACS are verified to enable radiologist interpretation of the procedure. Performs 3~D reconstruction, CT angiography and is proficient in use of AWW work station. Injection of appropriate contrast material into a vein to visualize anatomical structures under the supervision of a Radiologist and following department guidelines. Provision of radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Maintenance of adequate records, orderliness, and cleanliness of CT suite. Required to perform quality control tests and document results maintains a quality protocol to computerize and enhance images. Completes assigned CQI projects and mandatory inservices as assigned. Maintain awareness of technological changes and advances in CT. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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