What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Vero Radiology, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
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.
A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) from 7:00AM – 5:30PM or 11:00AM – 9:00PM. PRN caregivers work variable days, which can include weekends and holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology.
Operate equipment safely and maintain A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing procedures.
Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.
Document in charts and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation.
Provide copies of imaging studies.
Perform routine, emergent, invasive and special procedures.
Abide by all regulations that apply to state and national standards.
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
Current state licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Knowledge of federal and state regulations
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting
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Physical Requirements:
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team and ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
Physical Requirements: Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000