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CT Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

#Quality Assurance #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #Patient Education #Radiology #ARRT #Radiologic Technology #Contrast Media

Quick overview

The CT Technologist is responsible for operating CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images for medical diagnosis. They must also prepare patients, administer contrast materials, and maintain accurate documentation and quality assurance standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold ARRT registration. A certification in Computed Tomography is required within one year of hire, along with current BLS certification.

professional certificatePatient careQuality assuranceDiagnostic imagingMedical documentationPatient positioningContrast administrationBasic life supportRadiologic technologyComputed tomographyCross-sectional anatomy

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.
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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 is a state-of-the-art facility that is dedicated to providing world class care through advanced specialty care, primary care and 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 and operate the CT scan equipment, and position the patient to capture the appropriate images.
A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—4:30pm.
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 Technology Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT) and in good standing Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) required within one year of hire: R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through 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.
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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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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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