JobsAdvocate Health

Radiology Tech- CT Trainee

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

Apply at Advocate Health

Likely interview questions for this role

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

Behavioral

Walk me through your background as a registered technologist and what's pulling you toward cross-training into CT.

whether the motivation is genuine career growth versus just chasing pay, and whether they understand this is a trainee role with a learning curve

Tell me about a time you had to learn a brand new skill on the job while someone was watching and evaluating you the whole time.

comfort with being precepted and evaluated before working independently, which this role requires explicitly

Describe a time you had to move or transfer a patient who couldn't help much, especially if it took two people.

realistic understanding of the physical demands, including the 150 lb sliding transfer requirement

Tell me about a time you made a mistake in a clinical setting. What happened and what did you do next?

honesty and accountability, plus whether they escalate errors instead of hiding them

How do you usually build trust quickly with a patient who's anxious about a scan, especially if English isn't their first language or they're in pain?

bedside communication skill and adaptability, since patient flow and comfort are emphasized repeatedly

Technical

What do you know about serum creatinine point of care testing and why it matters before a contrast CT scan?

baseline clinical knowledge of contrast safety and renal function screening, a core protocol step named in the posting

Have you ever started an IV or run an EKG, and how comfortable are you picking that up if it's not something you do daily right now?

realistic self-assessment of skills the job description lists as things a trainee will 'learn,' not assumes they already have

How do you approach positioning and protocol differently for a pediatric patient versus a geriatric patient?

understanding of age-specific care requirements called out directly in the job description

If you noticed a piece of imaging equipment wasn't performing the way it should, what steps would you take before the next patient comes in?

understanding of QC responsibilities and whether they'd stop and report versus push through

Situational

A patient starts showing signs of a contrast reaction mid-injection. What do you do in that moment?

knowledge of contrast reaction protocol and whether they stay calm and escalate appropriately rather than freeze

Tell me about a time a physician or radiologist gave you an order that didn't seem right for the patient in front of you. What did you do?

judgment and willingness to speak up for patient safety within a hierarchical clinical structure

This schedule is evenings, alternating weekends, call, and holiday rotation on a part-time base. How does that fit your life right now?

honest fit-check on schedule commitment before it becomes a retention problem

Imagine the department is slammed, a radiologist needs help with an image-guided procedure, and you're also expected to room your next patient. How do you prioritize?

ability to triage competing demands calmly in a fast-moving imaging department

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Advocate Health from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3:00pm-11:30pm Part-Time 5 shifts every 2 weeks with opportunity to pick up extra shifts if desired alternating weekends, call rotation, and holiday rotation 20 hours per week Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Complies with technologist scope of practice per organization guidelines.  Learns to perform advanced imaging procedures with proper patient positioning, imaging protocol compliance, and workflow compliance. • Learns to prepare and room the patient for exam by obtaining gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, medications). Organizes and prepares exam rooms including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. • Learns how to perform POCT procedures (i.e., Serum creatinine) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. • Learns basic clinical tasks not limited to IV start and EKG. • Learns how to assist the Radiologist/advance practice clinician (APC) with image guided procedures. • Learns how to administer routine medications under Radiologist/physician/APC orders, which may include but are not limited to contrast media and oxygen. • Learns how to provide simple patient instruction and refers questions to appropriate care team members. • Learns how to effectively communicate with Radiologist/physician/APC, care team members and patients to ensure smooth patient flow and delivery of timely imaging services. • Learns to complete routine quality control and monitoring of equipment. Learns appropriate technique for cleaning and caring for equipment. Learns to identify equipment performance issues and processes for resolution. • Learns about patient-centered initiatives, care management, process improvement and lean methodology.  Learns to perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.  Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED License/Registration/Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) AND ARRT registered (RT) and radiography (R) OR NMTCB registered (CNMT) OR Unrestricted state license Education Required: Successful completion of an accredited imaging technology program. Experience Required: Typically requires one year of clinical experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED • Progression of skill competency will be evaluated by preceptor or department leader prior to independent performance in the clinical setting. • Exhibits communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff, and physicians. • Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a electronic medical record and use of electronic mail. • Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. • Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: Radiation, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, chemical, infectious disease, blood, and body fluids. • Will be required to wear proper PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed. • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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.

Apply at Advocate Health

Related jobs

Radiology Tech- CT Trainee

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23 · Verified Sep 20

Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care and Emergency

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - OB/GYN

Advocate Health · Franklin, WI

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Full Time

Advocate Health · Summit, WI

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orland Park

Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20

GI Scheduler

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20