Technologist CT/Rad

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years.
Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation.
At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals.
We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
As a CT Technologist, you will be working with the department and medical staff to improve the care of patients by providing tomography imaging and patient care services to patients of all ages.
Your primary duties will include but are not limited to: • Acquiring patients’ chart data to review and understand.
• Learning of any specific medical problems, contradictions to study, and verifying information matches diagnostic needs.
• Educating patients on the procedure, equipment, and exam to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Assisting with scheduling, if necessary.
• Monitoring equipment and reporting any dysfunctions or issues.
Our ideal future caregiver is someone who: • Thrives in a collaborative, close-knit team.
• Can multitask and prioritize work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Provides empathy and patient-centered care.
• Has strong communication skills.
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: Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic.
Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.