What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computed Tomography Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
Cleveland Clinic's Lakewood Family Health Center seeks a skilled Computed Tomography Technologist to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly respected healthcare organization, providing top-quality patient care and a wide range of specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology ensure that you will have the resources needed to excel in your role.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to accurately interpret physician instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate CT scan equipment, and position patients to capture high-quality images.
Acquire patient chart data and review it to determine correct room setup and learn of any specific medical problems or contraindications to the study.
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment, and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Maintain all aspects of the CT area, including technical and clerical components, to ensure proper quality assurance results and required documentation.
Minimum qualifications 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.
Preferred qualifications 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. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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.
