MRI Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Lorain is hiring an MRI Technologist to perform routine MRI exams for patients of all ages. You will ensure comfort, safety and clear communication throughout the imaging process, while using the latest MRI technology.

The role requires ARRT/ARMRIT credentials, MRI certification within one year, BLS, and prior radiologic experience. On-site schedule typically includes days at the Lorain facility with supportive colleagues and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include ARRT/ARRT credentials and BLS.
• MRI Certification within one year of hire is required.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart and data to determine contraindications.
• Perform MRI procedures per protocol and conduct daily QA.
• Educate patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam.
• Report malfunctions and observe equipment issues requiring service.
• Maintain equipment uptime for patient access.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Instruct and mentor new hires and radiology students.
• Attend in-service programs and professional sessions.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT

Registered Technologist credentialed by ARMRIT or ARRT (R.T.(R), R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT))

Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA or American Red Cross

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

One year experience as General Radiologic Technologist

Registered Technologist credentialed by R.T.(N) (ARRT) or CNMT pathway

Tools

RIS

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

MRI Technologist

Location

Lorain

Facility

Lorain Family Health Surgery Center

Department

Regional Radiology-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

D23030

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm/7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages, healthbackgroundsand conditions. You will ensure they feel comfortable,safeand properly informed throughout the entire process, helpingfacilitatea welcoming and supportive experience. In this role, you have access to a unique avenue in which to enhance your skills using the latest technologies and leave a positivelasting impressionon patients every day.

A caregiver in this position** worksdays, from 7:00am—3:30pm or 8:30am—5:00pm.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Acquireand review patientquestionnaire,chartand data/requisitiontodeterminecontraindication of having MRIexamination.

• Perform MRI proceduresrequiredper protocol and perform daily QA.

• Educate patientsregardingMRI procedures, equipment, and exams.

• Ensure patients’ comfort and safety during and after the exam.

• Report any malfunctions andobservepotential equipment dysfunctions and report problems or calls for service.

• Maintain available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.

• Processes billing via RIS.

• Instruct and mentor new hires and Radiology students.

• Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT

• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), or R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT), in good standing. Or must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing or be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathways)

• Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT) (requiredwithin one year of hire)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities

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.

• Requires frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 75 pounds.

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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