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Job Title

CT Technologist

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

CAT Scan Unit-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

D23029

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:30pm-6:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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 play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of our patients by producing high-quality cross-sectional images of internal organs and tissues. Using your advanced training and technical expertise, you will interpret imaging orders, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate sophisticated CT equipment, and position patients to obtain accurate diagnostic images.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00pm—6:30am w/ holiday and weekend rotation. Some on-call requirements. 1 minor and 1 major holiday per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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 and that the patient’s demographic data is correct in all applicable systems.

Assure patient's safety and comfort during procedures.

Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam 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.

Complete appropriate paperwork and process billing via RIS.

Observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems to appropriate individuals.

Instruct and mentor new hires and Radiology students.

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

Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Current state licensure

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.

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