Ct Technologist

Job Description\ N

• Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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• Biweekly Hours: 60
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• Shift: Nights
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• Schedule: 5x12hr shifts every 2 weeks
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• Start/End Time: 7p - 7a
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• Weekends: Every other Sunday
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• Call: Yes
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*** Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus*** External applicants only \ N

WILL CROSS TRAIN\ N

For nearly twocenturies, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.\ N

Join our Radiology Department at MetroHealth!\ N

Primary Patient Population:\ N

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

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Primary skillsutilized/learned:\ N

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

• TheCT 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.
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Awards or Recognitions the unit has received:\ N

• AllCT scanners are ACR Accredited
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• Brand new Siemens edge and dual source Force scanner
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• Fuji 256 ED specific unit
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• GE PET scanner 256
• All CT Technologists credentialed through ARRT
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• Performs a variety of technical procedures utilizing CT (Computed Tomography) scanning equipment in the diagnosis of diseases in humans.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).\ N

Required Qualifications:\ N

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

• Oneyear related experience, as well as advanced certification through the ARRT in CT.
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Physical Requirements:\ N

• Maysit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
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• May need to lift, pull or push over 50 lbs.
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• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
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• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
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• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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Check out Radiology Careers at MetroHealth by clicking the following link:\ N

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