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 TitleWeekend CT Technologist LocationCleveland FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus DepartmentCT-Main Campus Hospital Job CodeD23037 ShiftWeekend + 1 Day/Night Schedule6:30pm-7:00am Job SummaryJob DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, 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 play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients by providing accurate computed tomography imaging. You will perform scans for a high-volume outpatient department, with the potential to see up to 40 patients in eight hours. Because of this fast-paced workflow, efficiency and timeliness are essential. While this unit can get busy, you will still have numerous opportunities to explore the wealth of educational and professional development opportunities offered by Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works two 12-hour weekend shifts. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Check and prepare patients prior to CT study.Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and review both to determine correct room set-up.Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.Performs daily QA.Assist with scheduling of patients as needed.Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.Perform venipuncture as necessary and maintain competencies.Maintain all aspects of the CT area to ensure proper quality assurance results, maintenance of required documentation and keep the area in a state of inspection readiness and compliance (e.g., JCAHO, ODH, etc.).Observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems to appropriate individuals.Provide coverage as needed and make self available to cover as needed (e.g., in the event of call off or extended patient schedules).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 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 Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed 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. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 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