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 and treat our patients as family.
As a CT Technologist, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients by providing accurate computed tomography imaging. You will perform scans for a high-volume outpatient department, with the potential to see up to 40 patients in eight hours. Because of this fast-paced workflow, efficiency and timeliness are essential. While this unit can get busy, you will still have numerous opportunities to explore the wealth of educational and professional development opportunities offered by Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works weekend days, 7:00am—7:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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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.
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Verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
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Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
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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:
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Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
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Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT) in good standing
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Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
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Physical Requirements:
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Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
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Must be able to lift and assist with lifting patients of varying weights and manipulate equipment daily.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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