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CT Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

#Quality Assurance #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Emergency Care #Basic Life Support #Healthcare System #PACS #Contrast Media

Quick overview

As a CT Technologist, you will ensure patient safety by providing accurate computed tomography imaging and perform scans in a high-volume outpatient department. You will also educate patients about procedures and maintain the CT area for quality assurance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and hold a Registered Technologist credential in good standing. Computed Tomography Certification is required within one year of hire, along with current state licensure and Basic Life Support Certification.

associate degreeQuality AssurancePatient EducationPatient SafetyBasic Life SupportContrast Media Administration

Job description

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 Uniontown Facility Green Health and Wellness Department Radiol-CT Scan-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code D23029 Shift Evenings Schedule 1:30pm-10:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron.
This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
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.
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 Monday-Friday (afternoon / evening hours) 1:30pm - 10pm and includes rotating holidays.
Green Health and Wellness Center will be the only work location.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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.
Verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
Assure patient's safety and comfort during procedures.
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Perform VNA punctures as necessary.
Maintain all aspects of the CT area, including the technical and clerical components, to ensure proper quality assurance results and any required documentation.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
Observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems to appropriate individuals.
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 Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire Current state licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 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 Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.
Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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