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CT/Xray Technologist

Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44301

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CT/Xray Technologist Location

Akron Facility

Bath Health and Wellness Department

Radiol-CT Scan-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code

D23029 Shift

Days Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm Job Summary Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. 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. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30AM

5:00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Verify that the study being ordered correlates to the 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 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 Computed Tomography (CT) Certification [R.T.(R) (CT) (ARRT)] within one year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 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 Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 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. 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.