What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
CT Technologist
Join Cleveland Clinic's Lakewood Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lakewood Family Health Center has been providing top-quality patient care and a wide variety of specialties to the communities in and around Lakewood since opening in the summer of 2018. Lakewood Family Health Center also offers multiple specialty centers, such as a Center for Family Medicine, Center for LGBTQ Care, Emergency Department and more.
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 10:30AM – 7:00PM or 2:30PM – 11:00PM.
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.
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.
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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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
