Lodi, OH, 44254, USA
10 days ago
Technologist CT PRN
Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Lodi Community Hospital, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. We are apart of our Akron General Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area and the No. 7 hospital ranking in Ohio. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  We are looking for a Technologist CT to join our team of devoted caregivers. The Technologist CT is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures on patients using radiation to examine body structures and tissue. Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand. Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Lodi Community Hospital, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. We are apart of our Akron General Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area and the No. 7 hospital ranking in Ohio. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  Computed tomography (CT) technologists use computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients' internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues. A CT scan technologist must be able to accurately interpret a physician's scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment, and position the patient to capture the appropriate images. **A caregiver in this position works variable days and hours.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Perform computerized axial tomography (CT) procedures. + Obtain patient history and clinical data for correlation with exams. + Scan all required paperwork into the RIS system. + Compile exams for reading by radiologist. + Critique exams for film quality and proper identification. + Document reasons for any variation in procedures. + Assist patients, explain exams and communicate with patients throughout exams. + Comply with OSHA and hospital infection control policies. + Respond to calls on various shifts. + Keep the manager informed of equipment/safety problems. + Identify, transport, lift and position patients for exams. + Perform duties of a radiologic technologist as required and qualified. + Exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures and patient care. + Communicate with the referring physician. + Evaluate patients for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms. + Assess patients for signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect and report findings to a radiologist or staff physician. + Follow safe radiation practices in selection of radiographic techniques and protective shielding to self and patient. + Perform receptionist functions, clerical duties and film filing and purging. + Control inventory, purchase and stock supplies and maintain cleanliness of rooms. + Perform quality assurance duties as assigned. + Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. + Obtain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in computer tomography within 24 months of appointment. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. + Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (R). + Current radiology license in the State of Ohio. + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). + Licensed in diagnostic radiology with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in order to be eligible for onsite training in CT scanning. 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: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **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 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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