CT Technologist - Weekender

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 - Weekender Location Lakewood Facility Lakewood Family Health Center Department Regional Radiology-Diagnostics Institute Job Code D23037 Shift Days Schedule 6:30am-7:00pm Job Summary Job Details Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood. Our focus is on providing top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow.  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 and   operate   the equipment, and position the patient to capture the   appropriate images . This role is critical in the overall treatment of our patients, making you an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system.     The Weekend Flex Program offers an excellent opportunity to   maintain   a healthy work-life balance while   maintaining   licenses and/or registrations. As a CT Technologist on this team, you will work   24   hours per   week   yet   get paid for 32 hours of work ,   working daytime weekend shifts . While you   remain   at a part-time status, you will be eligible for tuition reimbursement,   excellent   healthcare   benefits , and access to   additional   programs within the organization .       A caregiver in this position works   6:30am—7:00pm.     A caregiver who excels in this role will:    • Check and prepare patients prior to CT study.   • Acquire   and review patient chart data/requisition to   determine   correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems/contraindications to the study and verify the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.   • Assure patient safety and comfort during procedures.   • Educate patients   regarding   procedure,   equipment   and   exam   to ensure understanding and cooperation.   • Perform daily QA.   • Assist   with scheduling of patients as needed.   • Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.   • Perform   venipuncture   as necessary.   • Maintain all aspects of the CT area to ensure proper quality assurance results, maintenance of required documentation and state of inspection readiness and compliance (e.g., JCAHO, ODH, etc.).   • Acquire , archive,   transmit   and print images via PACS.   • Be k nowledgeable in billing via RIS.   • Observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems to   appropriate individuals .   • Cover other modalities, sites and/or locations as needed.   • Provide instruction/mentoring to 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   • Certification in Computed Tomography [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)]   required   within one year of hire   • Current state licensure   • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)   or American Red Cross     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 and assist with lifting patients of varying weights 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.  If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: [link in the portal] Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .  Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.