MRI Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s Stow Health and Wellness Center is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform routine MRI exams and educate patients while maintaining safety and comfort throughout the process.

The role requires ARRT/ARMRIT registration, MRI certification within one year, BLS, and knowledge of anatomy with a focus on high equipment uptime and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT or ARMRIT in good standing.
• MRI certification required within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Review patient questionnaires and data to determine MRI contraindications.
• Perform MRI exams per protocol and conduct daily QA.
• Educate patients about MRI procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam.
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate with service calls.
• Maintain high equipment uptime for patient access.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Instruct and mentor new hires and radiology students.
• Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.

Skills

ARRT/ARMRIT registration

MRI procedure proficiency

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages, health backgrounds and conditions. You will ensure they feel comfortable, safe and properly informed throughout the entire process, helping facilitate a 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 positive lasting impression on patients every day.

A caregiver in this position works days, 10:30am—7:00pm. No weekend, holidays or on-call.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.
• Perform MRI procedures required per protocol and perform daily QA.
• Educate patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
• Report any malfunctions and observe potential 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) (required within 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.25

Maximum hourly: $53.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).