CT Technologist

CT Technologist

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

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. You will set the tone for the patient regarding what news it delivered and help to reduce delays in diagnosis. This role is critical in the overall treatment of our patients, making you an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system.

A PRN caregiver in this position works 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift supporting the 24x7 operation of the hospital. Shifts may be 10- or 12-hour shifts and include rotating weekends and holidays.

Opportunities to pick up additional shifts at Martin South Hospital and Stuart Family Health Center are available, as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology.
• Perform routine, emergent, invasive and special procedures.
• 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.
• Abide by all regulations that apply to state and national standards.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.

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
• Certification in Computed Tomography [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire
• Current state licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting

Physical 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.

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