About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide computed tomography imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients of all ages.
- 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.
- Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exams 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.
- Maintain available equipment up-time at the highest level.
Requirements
- 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-section anatomy and related pathologic processes
- One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Skills
- Computed tomography imaging
- Patient care services
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Pathologic processes
- General Radiologic Technology
- PACS
Location
- Garfield Hts
Work Type
- Day/Evening Rotation
- 12:00pm-10:30pm
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Weekend rotation every sixth weekend from 6:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Experience Level
- One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
- Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT)
- Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Salary/Compensations
- Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000
Benefits
- https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
About the Company
- Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995.
- This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise.
- At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
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- Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
