CT Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Florida is seeking a CT Technologist. The role produces cross-section images, administers contrast, and operates CT equipment to aid diagnosis. You will position patients, ensure image quality, and adhere to ALARA standards, contributing to timely patient care.

The position offers sign-on assistance up to $5,000 and requires ARRT RT(R) with CT certification within one year, and Florida licensure. Friday-Sunday shift available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registered in good standing (R.T.(R)).
• CT certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for diagnosis.
• Administer contrast materials and operate CT equipment safely.
• Position patients and optimize images while adhering to ALARA standards.
• Coordinate with scheduling, patient information, and informatics to minimize delays.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

CT Imaging

ARRT Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT Registered Technologist (R.T.(R))

CT Certification (ARRT) within one year

Tools

CT Scanner

PACS (Image Archival)

Job description

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*.

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

As a CT Technologist, you will produce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of various medical issues. Utilizing your advanced training and knowledge, you will accurately interpret scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the equipment, and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. You will set the tone for the patient regarding what news it delivered and help to reduce delays in diagnosis. This role is critical in the overall treatment of our patients, making you an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

A caregiver in this position works Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM - 10:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology.
• Perform routine, emergent, invasive and special procedures.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing procedures.
• Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.
• Document in charts and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation.
• Provide copies of imaging studies.
• Abide by all regulations that apply to state and national standards.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.
• Provide training, supervision, mentoring and evaluation support for new hires, students and other clinical learners as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T.(R) (ARRT)] in good standing
• Certification in Computed Tomography [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire
• Current state licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting

Physical Requirements:

• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team and ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
• Physical Requirements: Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.