Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Harvard, Illinois
The CT/XR Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures, prepares patients, and ensures accurate documentation of clinical history. They also provide clinical leadership, maintain equipment inventory, and assist in the training of students and partners.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
Practices aseptic technique as necessary,
Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
Provides patient education.
Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Other duties, tasks as assigned.
Education and/Or experience: Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Two to four years of experience in Radiography and one year experience in CT required
CT experience in a hospital environment preferred
ARRT registered in Radiography and CT.
IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois
WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire
Works independently, with limited direct supervision.
$38.80 - $58.20
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://careers.mercyhealthsystem.org/jobs]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiography program with two to four years of radiography experience and one year of CT experience. ARRT registration in Radiography and CT is required, along with relevant state-specific accreditations.
Market context
In Illinois, PRN radiology multi-modality technologist roles often draw steady demand from hospitals and outpatient imaging centers that need flexible coverage across CT and radiography. These positions are competitive because employers typically want accredited training, 2–4 years of radiography experience, at least one year of CT experience, and current ARRT and state-specific credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and modality experience before applying.
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