CT Technologist

ccf; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System's South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights is seeking a CT Technologist to join the CT Scanner team. You will produce cross-sectional images and work with state-of-the-art equipment while providing compassionate patient care during night shifts.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT RT(R) CT certification within one year, state licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Technologist credentialed by ARRT in CT [R.T.(R) (CT)].
• Current state licensure prior to employment.
• Certification in Computed Tomography within one year of hire.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.

Responsibilities

• Acquire patient chart data and requisition and review to determine correct room setup and correlate study to diagnostic needs.
• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment, and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Maintain all CT area aspects including technical and clerical components for QA and documentation.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

Patient education

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT RT(R) CT certification

Current state licensure (RL)

BLS certification

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

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Job Title

CT Technologist

Location

Warrensville Hts

Facility

South Pointe Hospital

Department

CT Scanner-South Pointe Hospital

Job Code

D23029

Shift

Nights + Call

Schedule

8:30pm-7:00am/8:00pm-6:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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. This role is critical in the overall treatment of our patients, making you an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this position works four 10-hour night shifts from 8:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday with on-call and holiday rotation requirements. No weekends are required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Acquire patients chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.

• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment, and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.

• Maintain all aspects of the CT area including the technical and clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results and any required documentation.

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
• Current state licensure (RL) prior to employment

• Certification in Computed Tomography [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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