What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN CT Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.
As a CT Technologist, you are a vital part of the team, ensuring the safety of patients by providing computed tomography imaging and services. Using your experience and knowledge, you will accurately interpret scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. Every day, your caring attitude and support and make a difference in the lives of patients.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts.
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) in good standing
- Certification in Computed Tomography R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT) within one year of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- 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
