**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.**
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist andare responsible forpreparing patients for the exam,movingand instructing the patient into the proper position, correctlyoperatingthe equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient. Radiology Technologists may go on to specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonanceimagingand nuclear medicine.
A caregiver in this position worksSaturday and Sunday from 7:00am—7:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform general radiology exams, portableexamsand fluoroscopic procedures.
Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Acquire, archive,transmitand print images via PACS.
Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam.
Educate patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentand exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Maintain documentation.
Addressequipmentmalfunctions, notify management and report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS administrator.
Assistwith scheduling procedures,monitoranddeterminepriority of patients, and process billing.
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 and in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes
Can communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients
Strong communicationskills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families
Can function well with minimal or no direct supervision
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
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.
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.
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