CT Technologist

CT TechnologistJoin Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital 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 work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.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 shifts + on-call requirements.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 TechnologyRegistered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T.(R) (ARRT)] in good standingCertification in Computed Tomography [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red CrossCurrent state licensureKnowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processesPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:One year of experience as a General Radiologic TechnologistPhysical 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: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.