CT Technologist

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 Location Twinsburg Facility Twinsburg Family Health Center Department Regional Radiology-Diagnostics Institute Job Code D23029 Shift Variable Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic's Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center isa state-of-the-artfacilitythat is dedicatedto providingworld classcare through advanced specialty care, primarycareand surgical services. Computed tomography (CT) technologists use computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues. A CT scan technologist must be able to accurately interpret a physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare andoperatethe CT scan equipment, and position the patient to capture theappropriate images. A caregiver in this positionworks8:00am-4:30pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Acquirepatients chart data/requisition and reviews both todeterminecorrect room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindicationsto the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs. Educate patientsregardingprocedure, equipment, andexamto 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) and in good standing Certification in Computed Tomography (CT)requiredwithin one year of hire: R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or the 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. 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: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr