CT Technologist at Cleveland Clinic in Mentor, OH

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Job Title

CT Technologist

Location

Mentor

Facility

Mentor Hospital

Department

CT Scanner-Mentor Hospital

Job Code

D23029

Shift

Variable

Schedule

10:30pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

**This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000**

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.

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 full-time, days, 7:00am—5:30pm or 6:30am—7:00pm. On-call requirement.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide computed tomography imaging and patient care services at defined levels for patients of all ages.

• Check and prepare patients prior to CT study.

• 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.

• Assure patient's safety and comfort during procedures.

• Educate patients regarding procedures, 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-to-time at the highest level.

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) or American Red Cross

• Current state licensure required prior to employment.

• 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

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.

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.

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