CT TECHNOLOGIST

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Job Title

CT TECHNOLOGIST

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Vero Radiology Associates

Department

Vero CT-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000605

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00am-11:30pm

Job Summary

The Imaging Technologist works in conjunction with department associates and medical staff to improve the care of the patient and work flow via providing support, education and assistance to customers and fellow colleagues. Supports the mission and vision of Cleveland Clinic. Performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and policies - Hospital and Department - that are necessary for job performance. Operates equipment safely and maintains A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing all types of procedures. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and medical staff. Collaborates with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively both verbally and written.

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and 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. In this particular role, you will be a part of diagnostic imaging, which will include involvement with patients in both the Emergency Room and staying in the hospital. You will set the tone for the patient regarding what news it delivered. This role is critical in the overall treatment of our patients, making you an invaluable asset to the Cleveland Clinic system.

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.

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology.

• Perform routine, emergent, invasive and special procedures.

• Operate equipment safely and maintain A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing procedures.

• Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, patient information, networking and informatics.

• Document in charts and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.

• Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation.

• Provide copies of imaging studies.

• Abide by all regulations that apply to state and national standards.

• Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.

• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.

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)] within one year of hire

• Current state licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting

Physical Requirements:

• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team and ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
• Physical Requirements: Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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