CT Technologist

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

$2,500 Sign On Bonus Eligible CT Technologist Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995. This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise . At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare . Computed tomography (CT) technologists use computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients' internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues. A CT scan technologist must be able to accurately interpret a physician's scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment, and position the patient to capture the appropriate images . A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 11:00am - 9:30pm or 8:30pm - 7:00am. 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) and in good standing.
          • Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) required within one year of hire: R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT).
            • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
              • 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. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: 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. Salaries which may be shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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