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CT Technologist

HSHS · O'Fallon, IL · $31.03–$46.54 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a problem with an order before scanning.

What they are checking: Whether they double check that the right exam is ordered for the right patient and speak up when it isn't.

New grads are welcome here. What would you need in your first few months to work nights confidently?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and can ask for the training they need.

Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult ED or floor nurse over a scan.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate with other departments and keep patient flow moving.

What would you do

It's 2 a.m., you're alone in CT, and the ED sends a stroke alert while you have an inpatient on the table. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize time-critical exams safely when working evening and night shifts.

How do you position a patient who's in a lot of pain or can't follow instructions?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to get usable images while treating the patient with care.

How do you handle a patient who is scared or claustrophobic?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm a patient and explain the exam so the scan can be completed.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a patient for a contrast CT, from order to scan.

What they are checking: Whether they check orders, kidney function, allergies and IV access before starting, not after.

A patient starts having a reaction during a contrast injection. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize reaction severity fast and know how to stop, call for help and support the patient.

How do you keep radiation dose as low as possible while still getting a diagnostic image?

What they are checking: Whether they understand dose principles and protocol choices rather than just pressing start.

How do you check your images before sending them to the radiologist?

What they are checking: Whether they review for motion, coverage and artifacts and repeat when needed.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $31.03 - $46.54 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to join our Imaging team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care while following physician orders, accurately positioning patients, preparing and operating CT equipment, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic images are obtained for interpretation. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates at the CT Technologist I and CT Technologist II levels will be considered. Placement and compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and meeting position requirements. Position Specifics: o Department: CT o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Part time, 24 hrs/wkly, evening and night shifts - 2 -12-hour shifts 3p-3a or 6p-6a (changes based on need), rotating weekend day shifts once a month o Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital o Location: O'Fallon, IL o Compensation: Competitive pay that aligns with your experience, qualifications, and includes the applicable weekend program incentive. For more information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org. Education Qualifications • Associates degree in allied health, applied/radiologic science or certificate program is required. Experience Qualifications • 1 year of radiology experience is preferred but not required Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • WI: Licensed Radiographer issued by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is required. • IL: Accreditation (or Temporary Accreditation) in Medical Radiation Technology issued by the IL Department of Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is required. • Certification/registration or registry-eligible as a Radiologic Technologist in Radiography (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Certification/registration must be obtained within 12 months. • Computed Tomography (CT) credential from ARRT is preferred. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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