CT Technologist - Weekender

Cleveland Clinic•Lakewood, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is bringing a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood, focusing on top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs, and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment for discovery, learning, and growth. As a CT Technologist, you will produce cross-section images of internal organs and tissues for diagnosing medical issues. This involves interpreting scanning instructions, administering contrast materials, operating equipment, and positioning patients to capture appropriate images. This role is critical to patient treatment and an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system. The Weekend Flex Program offers an excellent opportunity for work-life balance while maintaining licenses and registrations. This position involves working 24 hours per week, paid for 32 hours, with daytime weekend shifts. While part-time, you will be eligible for tuition reimbursement, excellent healthcare benefits, and access to additional organizational programs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

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 knowledgeable 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.