*This position is eligible forasign-on bonus ofup to$5,000*
Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
This role includes the exciting opportunity provide care in Cleveland Clinic Main Campus’ new Neurological Institute. This new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility is designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
In addition to working in the new Neurological Institute, caregivers in this role will have the opportunity to provide patient care in additional areas across Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, including Cardiac, Digestive Disease, Medical-Surgical and more.
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.
A caregiver in this positionworks first shift | Weekdays | 8:00am-6:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform radiology exams and fluoroscopic proceduresonpatients of all ages.
Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures) in a sterile environment.
Produce images ofoptimalquality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
Assistin scheduling patients.
Monitor anddeterminepriorityof patients.
Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
Demonstrate the care and operation ofradiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
Assist Radiologists,physiciansand surgeons with procedures.
Have knowledge ofacquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
Have knowledge ofbilling via RIS.
Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is enteredtimelyand accurately.
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires andradiology students.
Continuallystriveto learn new technical information and skills through attendingperiodic in-service programs andparticipatingin professional affiliation sessions.
Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locationsas needed.
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
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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