CT Technologist Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. 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 four 10-hour shifts from 8:30am - 7:00pm or 11:30am - 10:00pm OR three 12-hour shifts from 7:30am - 8:00pm or 9:30am - 10:00pm** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Perform computerized tomography procedures to aid in diagnosing disease or injury. + Schedule and prepare patients for exams including coordinating procedures with Radiology, nursing units and other departments. + Oversee maintenance of equipment to ensure full calibration and complete functioning. + Maintain adequate inventory of supplies. + Observe patients constantly to respond to any adverse reactions to ensure safety. + Keep abreast of new development in field by attending appropriate meetings/seminars and reviewing current literature. + Work continually to anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of customers. + Assess patients' clinical history and perform exams appropriately by selecting proper settings to correspond to patients' size, shape and clinical history + Select proper settings that best demonstrate normal anatomy and pathology and transfer from computer to PACS and/or film. + Use workstations proficiently to produce quality 3D reconstructions. + Identify patients and properly evaluate requisition for exam to be performed. + Identify contrast and dosage and load pressure injector using proper settings. + Inject contrast material by intravenous puncture or established intravenous, under the direction of the radiologist. + Ensure the safety of patients, visitors, co-workers and self, by using appropriate radiation and bloodborne pathogen precautions. + Comply with all Radiology information systems (including PACS) entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply and tracking monitors. + Assist and support the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. + Provide supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. + Review images with students on request and provide quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. + Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. + Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in computed tomography within 24 months. + Current radiology license in the State of Ohio. + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Two years of experience in diagnostic radiology 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