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CT Technologist PRN

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Cleveland Clinic PRN CT Technologist Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-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 varying shifts. Responsibilities

Acquire patient chart data/requisition and review to determine correct room setup and identify any medical problems, contraindications to the study, and verify that the study ordered correlates to 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

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

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 or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily. Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range

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. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Part-time Job function

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