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CT Tech

Ascension Health

Hoffman Estates, ILFull-time$37.51–52.27/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$37.51–52.27/hr
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider, requiredIEMA Radiologic Technologist Credential, requiredNMTCB CNMT With CT Certification Or ARRT CT, requiredARRT Radiography Or Nuclear Medicine Or Radiation Therapy, required

Job overview

The CT Tech works in the Radiology - CT department at Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on a rotating full-time schedule. The role prepares and positions patients, administers contrast media or medications within scope, monitors patients and protocols, and follows radiation safety guidelines. Candidates need specified BLS and radiologic or nuclear medicine credentials, plus one of several qualifying education and experience paths.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Positioning, requiredAnatomic Parameter Selection, requiredTechnical Parameter Selection, requiredContrast Administration, requiredMedication Administration, requiredPatient Monitoring, requiredProtocol Monitoring, requiredRadiation Safety, required

Qualifications

BLS Provider, requiredIEMA Radiologic Technologist Credential, requiredNMTCB CNMT With CT Certification or ARRT CT, requiredARRT Radiography or Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy, requiredHigh School With 2 Years, Associate's or Technical Degree, or 4 Years, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

Department: Radiology - CT

Schedule: Rotating shift l Full-time

Sign-on bonus: Up to $15,000.00

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

  • Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

  • Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.

  • Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist credentialed from IEMA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • One or more of the following:

  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.

  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.

Education

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 37.51

Max Salary 52.27

How this job compares

Set against the 3,314 open CT Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37.51–52.27/hr
  • Illinois median$35–53/hr78 hourly ranges
  • US median$36–54/hr1,361 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $44.89/hr, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the middle half of CT Technologist hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 91 open CT Technologist jobs in Illinois and 3,314 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
CT Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,259 postings).
Education
11 of the 3,314 open CT Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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