CT Technologist Weekender

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist for weekend days to perform CT scans in a fast-paced outpatient setting while maintaining patient safety and image quality.

The role requires ARRT and CT certification, BLS, and graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Shift is 7:00am-7:30pm with a weekend schedule and sign-on bonus up to $2,500.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Technologist ARRT R.T.(R) (CT) in good standing.
• CT Certification within one year of hire.
• BLS Certification required.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans for a high-volume outpatient department.
• Ensure patient safety, image quality and proper documentation.
• Educate patients about procedures and obtain requisitions.
• Maintain CT area and integrate quality assurance throughout.

Skills

One year experience

Cross-sectional anatomy

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT R.T.(R) (CT) certification

BLS Certification

CT Certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

CT Technologist Weekender

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

CT-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

AK1166

Shift

Weekend Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500**

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

As a CT Technologist, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients by providing accurate computed tomography imaging. You will perform scans for a high-volume outpatient department, with the potential to see up to 40 patients in eight hours. Because of this fast-paced workflow, efficiency and timeliness are essential. While this unit can get busy, you will still have numerous opportunities to explore the wealth of educational and professional development opport unities offered by Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works weekend days, 9am -9:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Acquire patients chart data/requisition and review both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems and contraindications to the study.
• V erify 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
• Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) C ertification
• 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

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Physical Requirements:

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

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.