Hiring: CAT TECHNOLOGIST Company: Cook County Health Location: Cook County, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:07:36 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : BLS, Cerner, Credentialing, Quality Assurance About the job Required Skills: •Prepares and sets up all equipment necessary for CAT Scanning examinations. •Explains procedures to the patient and assures the safety and comfort throughout CAT Scanning procedures. •Sends images to PAC’s system. Enters patients in hospital R.I.S. (Cerner). •Sets the appropriate scanning data on equipment such as milliamperage, exposing time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation (HF, FF, VFF, VFH), scan fields, target factors, algorithm. •Obtains images of excellent diagnostic quality appropriate for the patient’s medical problem. •Ensures that slices are of acceptable quality and assists with infusion if necessary. •Performs quality assurance tests daily and documents time. •Orders necessary supplies and maintains an adequate inventory. Qualifications: •Graduate of a two-year American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview) •Certification in CT through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required (Must provide certification at time of interview) •Must be licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is required (Must provide license at time of interview) •Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required (Must provide certification at time of interview) •Minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience in performing Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), is preferred •Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics •Basic knowledge of computer science and computer technology. •Basic knowledge of CAT Scanning and PACS procedures. •Basic knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Guidelines. •Knowledge of Cerner, PC Computer Systems, PACS. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!