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CT Technologist Weekend-Imaging Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Medicine logoNorthwestern Medicine$39.36–$51.17/hrLake Forest, ILFull-timePosted 1w ago
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Evenings
  • Weekends
  • BLS

How this pay compares

This posting states $39.36–$51.17 an hour. Open CT technologist jobs in Illinois post a median of $44.35 an hour, the middle half $40.93–$45.27, across 89 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. CT technologists employed in Illinois earn a median of $38.43 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Cahterine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

The schedule for this role is four 10-hour shifts per week

  • Saturday & Sunday: 2:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
  • Monday & Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

. A $15,000 sign on bonus is being offer to eligible applicants.

The CT Technologist Weekend reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
  • Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
  • Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges. Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
  • Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
  • Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
  • Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
  • Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
  • Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
  • Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
  • Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
  • Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Certification

  • Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) or MRI certification within 12 months of hire or 10+ years directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.
  • 1 year experience

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

From Northwestern Medicine's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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