Lead CT Technologist ($5K Sign On Bonus)

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 Lead CT Technologist to join our team of devoted caregivers. Within this role, you will provide computed tomography imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients of all ages. Maintains patient safety while assuming lead technologist responsibilities.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

•Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned personnel.
•Schedules work assignments and prepares master schedule.
•May perform payroll time sheet for employees.
•Trains, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates performance of employees.
•Assists with interviewing applicants and recommends selection.
•Maintains procedure manual and communicates changes to staff.
•Assists with all policies and procedures required by local, state, or federal law. Assists with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.).
•Assists with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.
•Ensures and maintains quality control in regards to patient care and equipment usage.
•Ensures quality assurance tests are performed daily/weekly and all policies and procedures are adhered to.
•Provides technical direction with complex cases and problem solving.
•Schedules routine preventative maintenance on equipment to meet safety and regulatory standards.
•Instructs other area personnel in Radiation Protection, as needed, and ensures their safety.
•Checks and prepares patients prior to CT study.
•Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
•Verifies the patients' demographic data is correct in all applicable systems.
•Assure patients' safety and comfort during procedures.
•Educates patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
•Perform Daily QA. May assist with scheduling of patients as needed.
•Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
•Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains competencies.
•Maintains all aspects of the CT area including the technical as well as the clerical components to ensure proper quality assurance results, maintenance of required documentation and keep the area in a state of inspection readiness and compliance (i.e. JCAHO, ODH, etc.)
•Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS – when applicable, knowledgeable in after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
•Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
•Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals.
•Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
•Provides coverage as needed and makes self available to cover as needed (i.e. in the event of call off or extended patient schedules).
•May be assigned to primarily one specific site, but is required to cover other modalities, sites and/or locations as needed.
•Provides instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
•Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation programs.
•Other duties as assigned.

Education:

•Graduate of an accredited education program in Radiography.

Certifications:

•Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
•Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) required: R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT).
•Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

•Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and Physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
•Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.
•Ability to work well with minimal or no direct supervision.
•Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.

Work Experience:

•Minimum two years recent modality experience.
•Ability to direct, evaluate and supervise others.

Physical Requirements:

•Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
•Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

•Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.