Job Description

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Job Title

CT Technologist - PRN

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

CT-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

D23029

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community andtreatingour patients as family

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 andoperatetheequipment,and position the patient to capture theappropriate images This role is critical in the overall treatment of our patients, making you an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system.

APRNcaregiver in this position worksvarying days and hours.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide computed tomography imaging and patient care services at defined levelstopatients of all ages.

• Check andpreparepatients prior to CT study.

• Acquirepatientschartdata/requisition and review both todeterminecorrect 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.

• Assurepatient'ssafety and comfort during procedures.

• Educate patientsregardingprocedure,equipmentandexamto ensure understanding and cooperation.

• Prepare andadministercontrast media or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Perform VNApuncturesas 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,transmitand print images via PACS.

• Observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems toappropriate individuals

• Maintain available equipmentup-timeat 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

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

• Current state licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• 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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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