Technologist Radiology CT

Location

Akron, OH | United States

Job description

req#: 245291

Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Health and Wellness Bath ,

Professional Area: Allied Health

Department: 9594 Radiol-CT Scan-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code: AK0963

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day/Evening Rotation

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of one of the top hospital systems 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 Radiology Technologist, your duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Performing exams and transferring results from CT console to Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). 

• Observing patients constantly, responding to adverse reactions, and ensuring safety.  

• Preparing and educating patients for CT exams/ 

• Adjusting techniques and protocols on equipment.  

Our ideal caregiver is someone who: 

• Currently is certified as a Radiologic Technologist with CT Registry. 

• Currently has a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification with the Ohio Department of Health. 

• Can be flexible and handle a fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrates kindness and compassion with both their team and patients. 

• Comes prepared for new experiences and is driven to excellence.  

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares/educates patients for CT exams. Assesses patient's clinical history. Adjusts techniques and protocols on equipment to correspond to patient habitus and pathology.
• Researches Lab values for patient and injects contrast under direction of Radiologist as required (bolus or power injectors).
• Performs exams and transfers results from CT console to Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). Reformats as necessary.
• Observes patient constantly to respond to any adverse reactions to ensure safety.
• Works with referring physicians to ensure the correct exam is ordered and performed for the patient.
• Oversees maintenance of equipment to ensure full calibration and complete functioning.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in field by attending appropriate meetings/seminars and reviewing current literature to maintain required state of Ohio and AART continuing education credits.
• Proficiently transfers to other modalities as qualified and/or needed, utilizing proper exam protocols and injection procedures.
• Complies with Radiology Information System and PACS entry requirements for accurate patient, film, and supply tracking monitors.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and monitors working condition of equipment; reports any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Assists and supports the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Completion of accredited radiologic technology program.

Certifications:

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in computer tomography within 24 months of appointment.
• Current Radiology license in the State of Ohio.
• BLS from AHA.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Ability to travel site-to-site as required.

Work Experience:

• One year of computerized tomography experience preferred. Two years experience in diagnostic radiology in order to be eligible for on-site training in CT scanning preferred.

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

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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 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.
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