CT Technologist, Weekender

Cleveland Clinic; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated CT Technologist to join their compassionate team in Dover, Ohio. This role is pivotal in providing accurate imaging and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced environment. As part of your responsibilities, you will perform scans, educate patients about procedures, and maintain high standards of care. With numerous opportunities for professional development and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive and innovative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• BLS Certification and ARRT credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans for patients, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Maintain CT area and ensure quality assurance results.

Skills

Patient Care

Computed Tomography Imaging

Cross-Sectional Anatomy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Registered Technologist credentialed by ARRT

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

CT Imaging Equipment

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern Ohio. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.

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 opportunities offered by Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works weekend days, 7:00am-7:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. 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.
2. Verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
3. Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
4. 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:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
2. Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT) in good standing
3. Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
5. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

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Physical Requirements:

1. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
2. 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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities