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CT Technologist

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL · $35.50–$53.25 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to scan a patient who couldn't hold still or follow breathing instructions. What did you do?

What they are checking: how they adapt technique for real patients instead of textbook conditions, and their patience under pressure

Tell me about a pediatric or elderly patient who was anxious or confused during a scan. How did you get them through it safely?

What they are checking: ability to adjust communication and care approach across different age groups, which the posting calls out specifically

Tell me about a time you caught an image quality issue before it became a problem, whether that was your own scan or a colleague's.

What they are checking: quality-improvement mindset and willingness to flag issues, since the job includes assisting the lead with image quality activities

Tell me about a disagreement you had with a radiologist or ordering physician about how a scan should be done. How did you resolve it?

What they are checking: communication skills and ability to advocate for correct technique while staying collaborative

What would you do

It's 2 a.m., you're the only tech in CT, and a trauma patient comes in needing an immediate scan while another patient is already on the table for a scheduled exam. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: prioritization and independent judgment during solo overnight shifts with minimal backup

You're cross-training from x-ray into CT. What part of that transition do you expect to be hardest, and how are you planning to close that gap?

What they are checking: honest self-assessment for candidates coming from another modality, since the posting explicitly welcomes cross-training

You get called in for an on-call case with almost no notice. What's your process from the moment you get that call to when you're scanning the patient?

What they are checking: reliability and readiness for the on-call and callback demands built into this schedule

Radiation safety rules and your own workflow speed are sometimes in tension. How do you make sure you don't cut corners on protocol just to move faster?

What they are checking: commitment to safety standards under productivity pressure

This role runs 8 days on, 6 days off or similar stretches with no Wednesday shifts and third-shift hours. What makes you confident you can sustain that pace long term?

What they are checking: realistic fit with the demanding, irregular schedule rather than just saying yes to get the job

About the work

Walk me through how you position a patient and set your protocol for a routine chest CT versus a trauma abdomen and pelvis scan overnight.

What they are checking: whether the candidate actually knows CT workflow and can adapt protocols rather than just following a checklist

How do you decide on isocenter placement and use of immobilization or support devices to get optimum image quality without extra radiation exposure to the patient?

What they are checking: depth of hands-on CT technique knowledge, not just certification on paper

Describe your experience with HIS, RIS, and PACS systems. What do you do when the system goes down mid-shift and you still have patients waiting?

What they are checking: comfort with the actual software stack and calm problem-solving when tech fails during patient care

A patient needs to be moved onto the CT table and can't assist and weighs over 35 pounds beyond what you can lift alone. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: knowledge of safe patient handling policy and willingness to use equipment and ask for help rather than risk injury

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The full job description

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Department: 36317 Advocate Sherman Hospital - CT Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4 x 10 hours shifts (8 days on and 6 days off) or 3 x 12 hours shifts (6 days on and 8 days off). Consecutive shifts. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 **** $5,000 Sign on Bonus*** Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N Randall Rd Hours: Full-time Scheduling : This role is open to flexible shifts. Employee can work either three 12-hour shifts from 3:30pm-4:00am (6 days on and 8 days off) or four 10-hour shifts from 5:30pm-4:00am (8 days on and 6 days off). Days working each week are flexible, there will be no Wednesday shifts at this time. Shift: 3rd Shift (see above for scheduling options) Willing to cross train the right candidate for this role, if you have an Xray Tech or other modality background and want to be trained into CT, you are welcome to apply! Major Responsibilities: • Determines appropriate technique and patient position using isocenter, immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality • Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art Cat Scan equipment, HIS/RIS and PACS • Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement • Participates and assists the CT lead and manager with image quality activities. • Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards • Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital based committees and continuing education programs Education/Experience Required: • -Graduate of an Accredited school of Radiologic Technology This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • -Ability to work independently and able to perform most sophisticated and specialty procedures with minimal supervision. -Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of Radiology procedures. -Demonstrates good team work and cooperation with internal/external customers. -Good communication skills. -Demonstrates leadership abilities. • -Licensed Radiographic Technologist by IEMA. -CPR certification -ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certified. -CT certification within one year of hire Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: • -Exposed to radiation. -Ability to operate CT equipment. -Ability to communicate with patients. -Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. -Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back. -Ability to participate in the “on-call” program and available to department needs with minimal notice. -Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. -Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. -Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. -Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. -Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. • If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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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