CT Technologist

CT TechnologistJoin Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building 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 role works evenings + on-call shifts from 12:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Perform duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology.Operate equipment safely and maintain A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing procedures.Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.Document in charts and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation.Provide copies of imaging studies.Perform routine, emergent, invasive and special procedures.Abide by all regulations that apply to state and national standards.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 hireCurrent Florida state licensureBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red CrossKnowledge of federal and state regulationsPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging settingPhysical Requirements:Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team and ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.Physical Requirements: Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.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.