CT Technologist - Weekender
***This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500***
Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital's values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
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.
The Weekend Flex Program offers an excellent opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance while maintaining licenses and/or registrations. As a CT Technologist on this team, you will work 24 hours per week yet get paid for 32 hours of work, working daytime weekend shifts. While you remain at a part-time status, you will be eligible for tuition reimbursement, excellent healthcare benefits, and access to additional programs within the organization.
**A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 7:00AM - 7:30PM.**
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
+ 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.
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
+ 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
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ 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 and assist with lifting patients of varying weights and manipulate equipment daily.
**Personal Protective Equipment:**
+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
**Pay Range**
Minimum hourly: $31.00
Maximum hourly: $46.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities