Job Description

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Job Title

MRI Technologist

Location

Uniontown

Facility

Green Health and Wellness

Department

Radiol-MRI-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D23030

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

10:30am-7:00pm

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

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and proceduresonpatients 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.

Acaregiver in this position worksMonday-Friday from 10:30AM – 7:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Prepare and check patients prior toMRIprocedure.

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

• Verify andvalidatethe patient screening safety form.

• Perform MRI proceduresrequiredper protocol and perform daily QA.

• Perform venipunctures.

• Educate patientsregardingMRI procedures,equipmentand exams.

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

• Assistwith scheduling patients.

• Administer proper contrast related topatienthaving MRIexam

• Acquire, archive,transmitand print images via PACS.

• Complete after-hourstransmission of images andappropriate paperwork

• Immediately report any malfunctions,observepotential equipmentdysfunctionsand reportproblemsor call for service.

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

• Process billing via RIS.

• Potentially rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.

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 Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), or R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT), in good standing

• ORRegistered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing

• ORCertified 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) certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of 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.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.