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CT Technologist

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Describe a time you had to mentor or train another technologist on a CT technique or workflow. What was the situation and how did you approach it?

actual mentoring experience, since the posting explicitly requires mentoring newer techs

Tell me about a quality control check you caught that would have affected image quality or patient safety if it had gone unnoticed.

whether QC and daily log review are treated as a real responsibility or an afterthought

Tell me about a time a radiologist or ordering physician questioned your protocol choice or positioning. How did you respond?

ability to advocate for sound technical judgment while staying collaborative with radiologists

Technical

Walk me through how you set your technical factors for a routine chest and abdomen CT on an average-sized adult, and what makes you adjust those factors on the fly.

whether the candidate genuinely understands independent selection and modification of technique rather than relying on presets

Tell me about your experience with contrast injection. How do you screen a patient before you push contrast, and what do you do if you notice signs of extravasation or a reaction mid-injection?

safety judgment and protocol knowledge around IV contrast, since injection is done under radiologist supervision but the tech is first line

How comfortable are you with 3-D reconstruction and CT angiography on an AW workstation, and can you give an example of a case where the post-processing changed how the exam was read?

hands-on proficiency with the specific workstation and advanced study types named in the posting, not just basic scanning

Walk me through how you handle charge capture and HIS/RIS documentation at the end of a shift. What happens if you notice a discrepancy in the daily log?

reliability with the administrative side of the job, since the posting calls out charge entry and log review specifically

Describe a case where cross-sectional anatomy knowledge helped you catch something unusual on a scan before the radiologist reviewed it.

depth of anatomical knowledge beyond rote scanning protocols

Situational

You're covering call and a trauma patient comes in needing an immediate CT, but your prior patient's images haven't been verified in PACS yet. How do you handle both at once?

prioritization under a fast-paced, understaffed call scenario and understanding of the PACS verification workflow

How do you approach positioning and communication differently between a scared pediatric patient, a confused elderly patient, and an anxious adult who's claustrophobic?

actual age-specific competency required by the posting, not textbook language

This role has rotating weekends every fourth week, call every eighth week, and a midday 12 to 8:30 shift. What has your experience been with a schedule like this, and how do you manage your energy and focus for an evening shift after a night on call?

realistic fit with the specific, demanding schedule rather than generic willingness to work shifts

You notice a coworker skipping a radiation safety step to save time during a busy stretch. What do you do?

commitment to radiation protection standards even under peer or time pressure

You're not yet CT registered but have your six months of CT experience going into this role. What's your plan for getting ARRT CT certified within six months of hire, and how do you study on top of a full clinical schedule?

concrete follow-through on the mandatory certification timeline, a hard requirement of the posting

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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: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: $10,000 Sign on Bonus 12:00pm-8:30pm, midday shift Rotating Weekends - every 4th weekend, Call - every 8th week, and Holidays - 1 in the summer and 1 in the fall. 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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