MRI Technologist - Weekender

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an MRI Technologist for the Weekender shift to perform MRI exams and ensure patient comfort. You will interview patients, educate them about scans, and maintain safety and documentation across the imaging workflow.

Weekend work spans 6:30am–7:00pm with opportunities to assist in developing MRI techniques and to mentor students, while collaborating with radiology teams across Akron General.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent ARRT pathway.
• Registered Technologist credentialed by ARRT or equivalent; MR certification within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans as prescribed by physicians.
• Interview patients and educate them about their scan.
• Maintain patient contact and respond to reactions during scan.
• Provide MRI information to patients, families and physicians.
• Assist in developing MRI techniques and procedures.
• Schedule procedures to ensure proper time allocation.
• Supervise radiologic students and provide feedback.
• Ensure safety and compliance with PACS and RIS entries.

Skills

Patient communication

MRI scanning

Contrast administration

Student supervision

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technologist (RT) credential

MR credential (ARRT RT(R)(MR) or equivalent)

Graduate in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

RIS (Radiology Information System)

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 - Weekender

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Radiol-MRI-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK1305

Shift

Weekend Days

Schedule

6:30am-7:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500*

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations.

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 works weekend days from 6:30AM – 7:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform MRI scansas prescribed byphysicians.

• Interviewpatients to obtain needed information andprovideeducation to the patient about their scan.

• Maintain constant patient contact duringscanandrespondaccordingly to patient reactions such as claustrophobic reactions.

• Provide MRI information to patients, families,physiciansand otherappropriate people.

• Assistin developing new techniques and procedures relating to MRI.

• Schedule procedures to ensure proper time allotment.

• Conduct facility tours anddemonstrateequipment for visitors.

• Remain abreast of current developments by attending related seminars and reviewing current literature.

• Assistin other areas of Radiology, if needed, if there is no other work in the MRI section.

• Comply withall Radiology Information System entry (including PACS) requirements foraccuratepatient, film, supply, tracking monitors.

• Ensure the safety of everyone in the MRI area through limited access, screening, and proper bloodborne pathogen precautions.

• Inject contrast material by intravenous puncture orestablishedintravenous, under the direction of the Radiologist.

• Assistandsupportthe Radiologic student program, provide supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures, review images with students onrequestandprovidequarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.

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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