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CT TECHNOLOGIST -CT Scanner PRN

Metro Health Foundation • Cleveland, OH, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 16.00

Shift: Rotating Hours

** UP TO $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

WILL CROSS TRAIN

Gain excellent, well-rounded experience as a CT TECH for a LEVEL 1 Trauma Center! As an academic medical center, The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, is committed to investing in our caregivers. All didactic and clinical training will be supported by MetroHealth. Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 and potential relocation support is available. MetroHealth is Greater Cleveland’s most experienced Level 1 Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Primary Patient Population:

Underserved population in the Greater Cleveland area
Trauma Patients
Stroke Patients
Cancer Patients

Primary skills utilized/learned:

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Neuro, MSK, abdominothoracic, and cardiac anatomy
IV Starts
Produces quality CT images in a variety of settings
Assisting with CT Guided Procedures including biopsies, drain placements, and tumor ablations
Patient scheduling and coordination for inpatients and outpatients
Educating patients regarding procedures, equipment, and examination to maintain basic understanding and comfort.
On the spot critical thinking
Effective communication skills
Functions well under stress and with minimal supervision
Works well both independently and as part of the CT Team

Personnel CT Tech will work with:

The CT staff work closely with Nurses, Physicians, Respiratory Therapists and other care team members throughout the hospital to provide the best care possible for all MetroHealth patients.

Awards or Recognitions the unit has received:

All CT scanners are ACR Accredited
Brand new Siemens edge and dual source Force scanner
Fuji 256 ED specific unit
GE PET scanner 256
All CT Technologists credentialed through ARRT

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of technical procedures utilizing CT (Computed Tomography) scanning equipment in the diagnosis of diseases in humans.
Provides a safe and supporting care environment for patients undergoing procedures involving the use of CT, while assisting the radiologists and nursing staff during those procedures.
Functions in a multi-purpose role depending on the needs of the patients and the department, and in line with The MetroHealth System approved policies and procedures in accordance with specific governing ODH regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
Registered Radiology Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
ARRT CT credential or obtains within one year of employment.
Valid Ohio Radiographer License (ODH)
American Heart Association BLS Certification or obtains within the standard probationary period.

Preferred: