CT Technologist

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title CT Technologist Location Middleburg Heights Facility Middleburg Heights FHC Department Regional Radiology-Imaging Institute Job Code D23029 Shift Variable Schedule 6:30am-6:00pm Job Summary Join the Cleveland Clinic team at our Middleburg Heights Facility, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, 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 be working with the department and medical staff to improve the care of patients by providing support, education and assistance daily. You will perform duties involving applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. Your primary duties will include: - Answering questions about scheduling, networking, and patient information. - Effectively completing and ensuring that all electronic data is sent to its right destination. - Showing knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment, and policies. - Documenting charts of procedure completion and follow-ups. - Answering phone calls in a prompt and professional manner. The Ideal future caregiver is someone who: - Thrives well in a collaborative, close-knit team. - Shows strong levels of communication skills. - Can multitask and prioritize work in a stressful, fast-paced environment. - Provides empathy and patient-centered care. - Has at least two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist. Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand. Job Details Responsibilities: Checks and prepares patients prior to CT study. Acquires 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. Verifies the patient’s demographic data is correct in all applicable systems. Assures patient's safety and comfort during procedures. Educates patient regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation. Performs Daily QA. Assists with scheduling of patients as needed. Prepares and administers contrast media or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains competencies. Maintains all aspects of the CT area including the technical and clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results and any required documentation. Keeps the area in a state of inspection readiness and compliance (i.e. JCAHO, ODH, etc.) Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via PACS. Transmits images and appropriate paperwork after hours. Processes billing via RIS. Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals. Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility. Provides coverage as needed and is available to cover shifts as needed. May be assigned to a primary site, but is required to cover other modalities, sites and/or locations as needed. Instructs and mentors new hires and Radiology students. Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation programs. Other duties as assigned. Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Certifications: Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing. Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) required within one year of hire: R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT). Current state licensure required prior to employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Complexity of Work: Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and Physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients. Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families. Ability to work well with minimal or no direct supervision. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes. Work Experience: Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist preferred. 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 employees and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after 90 days. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis, and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, 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. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.