CT Technologist Lead

Hourly Pay Range:
$39.72 - $61.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• SIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000
• Position: CT Technologist Lead
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time: 40 hours weekly
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. On-Call & rotating holidays.

What you will need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree or higher, preferred
• Certification: CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association and ARRT (CT) current registration
• License : IEMA licensure
• Experience: 2-3 years experience as a CT Technologist
• Unique or Preferred Skills : Strong interpersonal skills, ability to troubleshoot problems as related to software. Post processing for CTA-Perfusion/Siemen experience, preferred.

What you will do:

Clinical & Technical Responsibilities:

• Perform complex CT scans (trauma, contrast studies, interventional support)
• Ensure proper patient positioning, safety, and comfort
• Monitor image quality and make adjustments to optimize diagnostic results
• Administer contrast agents and watch for adverse reactions
• Follow radiation safety standards (ALARA principles)

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise and support CT technologists and support staff
• Train new hires and mentor junior technologists
• Create and manage staff schedules and coverage
• Contact for workflow or staffing issues
• Promote teamwork and maintain morale
• Lead and support departmental initiatives that extend beyond routine daily operations, contributing to long-term planning, process improvement, and strategic goals
• Involved with interviewing and hiring of new staff

Operations & Workflow Management:

• Oversee daily CT department workflow and patient throughput at hospital as well as at off-sites
• Coordinate with radiologists, ER, inpatient units, and other departments
• Ensure timely completion of exams and minimize delays
• Troubleshoot equipment or process issues in real time
• Perform payroll functions with precision, ensuring timely and accurate processing for each pay period.

Equipment & Quality Control:

• Ensure CT scanners are functioning properly and calibrated
• Coordinate maintenance and service with vendors/biomedical teams
• Perform and document quality assurance (QA) checks
• Work closely with Clinical Engineering and OEM in regards to equipment issues.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation:

• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ACR, IEMA)
• Enforce infection control and patient privacy standards (HIPAA)
• Monitor radiation dose tracking and reporting

Training & Education:

• Ensure ongoing education and competency assessments for staff
• Keep team updated on new protocols, technology, and best practices
• Assist in developing department policies and procedures
• Financial Tracking & Reporting
• Monitor and analyze CT departmental financial metrics, including:
• Exam volumes
• Revenue capture
• Charge accuracy
• Overtime and labor utilization
• Supply and contrast usage
• Review/comment on monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with billing, coding, and documentation standards to maximize reimbursement accuracy.

Productivity & Operational Analytics

• Track and report productivity metrics such as:
• RVUs
• Throughput times
• Scanner utilization
• Staffing efficiency
• Identify workflow issues and implement data-driven solutions to improve patient throughput and wait times.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .


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