CT Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center to become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing the community with advanced specialty care, primary care and various surgical services. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding, lifelong career at Cleveland Clinic.

As aCT Technologist, you willproduce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis ofvariousmedical issues.Utilizing your advanced training and knowledge, you willaccurately interpret scanning instructions, administer contrast materials,prepareandoperatetheequipmentand 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.

A caregiver in this position worksnights+ on-call| 3:00pm—11:30pm|holiday rotation| no weekends unless needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

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

• Check and prepare patients 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 patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentand exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.

• Prepare and administer contrast 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-to-timeat the highest level.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate of an accreditedSchool 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)]within one year of hire

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

• Current state licensurerequiredprior to employment.

• 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

• Candidates with ARRT (MR) certification