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CT Technologist

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time a patient was anxious or in pain and you had to get them positioned and through a scan anyway.

bedside manner and ability to keep a scan moving without sacrificing patient comfort or safety

Tell me about a time you caught an error or inconsistency before an exam went to PACS for the radiologist to read.

attention to quality control and whether they take ownership of the final image before it leaves their hands

Tell me about a shift where the exam list piled up and you had to keep things moving without cutting corners.

how they perform under the fast-paced, time-constrained conditions described in the posting

Describe a time you disagreed with a radiologist or ordering provider about how a study should be done, and how you handled it.

communication skills and respect for clinical hierarchy while still advocating for the patient or the exam

Technical

Walk me through how you decide on technical factors like kVp and mA for a patient who's much larger or much smaller than average.

whether the candidate actually understands dose and image quality tradeoffs rather than just running a protocol on autopilot

How do you keep radiation dose as low as possible while still getting a diagnostic image, especially with pediatric or elderly patients?

real working knowledge of ALARA and age-specific protocol adjustment, not just textbook recall

Describe your experience with CT angiography and 3-D reconstruction, and what workstation you've used for it.

hands-on comfort with AWW workstation and advanced post-processing, since the job specifically calls this out

How do you manage the charge capture and reimbursement coding side of things in the HIS/RIS system, and what happens if you notice something's off in that data?

whether they understand the administrative half of the job, not just the clinical scanning part

What's your process for daily and periodic quality control checks on the CT scanner, and what would make you flag a scanner as out of tolerance?

depth of QC knowledge and willingness to stop and report rather than push through a borderline machine

Situational

A patient tells you they've had a mild reaction to contrast before, but the order calls for a contrast study. What do you do?

judgment around escalating to the radiologist and following contrast safety protocols rather than just proceeding or refusing on their own

You're the senior tech on shift and a newer technologist is unsure how to position a patient for a complex scan. How do you handle that in the moment, with patients still waiting?

ability to mentor and train under time pressure, which the job explicitly requires

A patient with dementia or a young child is combative or scared during setup. What's your approach to getting a usable scan safely?

experience across age groups and de-escalation skills required explicitly by the posting

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Midday shift. $10,000 sign on bonus eligible Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: 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. 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. 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. Maintain awareness of technological changes and advances in CT. Education/Experience Required: Graduate of AMA approved school of radiology tech- nology with certification by ARRT 6 months minimum CT experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 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 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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 This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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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