Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.
Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient.
This role offers the ability to move into other imaging modalities such as CT, MRI or IR. Through advancing your skills each day, you may also follow down the path to becoming a lead or supervisor in general x-ray.
A PRN caregiver in this position worksvarying days between 8:00AM – 6:30PM or 7:30PM – 6:00am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform radiology exams and fluoroscopic procedures on patients 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 of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
Assist in scheduling patients.
Monitor and determinepriority of patients.
Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
Demonstrate the care and operation of radiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
Assist Radiologists, physicians and surgeons with procedures.
Have knowledge ofacquiring, archiving, transmitting and printing images via PACS.
Have knowledge of billing via RIS.
Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and radiology students.
Continuallystrive to learn new technical information and skills through attending periodic in-service programs and participating in professional affiliation sessions.
Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations as 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:
Personal Protective Equipment:
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.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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