Cleveland Clinic

Radiology Technologist

Cleveland Clinic  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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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

Radiology Technologist

Location

Stuart

Facility

Stuart Family Health Center

Department

Imaging Administration-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

000609

Shift

Variable

Schedule

7:00am-7:00am

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida 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.

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. Radiology Technologists may go on to specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonanceimagingand nuclear medicine

By taking on this role, you will help to reduce delays in diagnosis.You will have the opportunity to learn different areas and bea part of a team that thrives on collaboration Here, you can also find courses in Leadership offered by the clinic and be supported with career growth.

APRNcaregiver in this position works varyinghoursbetween 7:00AM – 11:00PM, including Monday-Friday,weekendsand holidays with an occasional overnight shift to support business needsShifts may be 8, 10 or 12 hours.Schedules will be provided a month in advance to confirm availability for open shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Perform a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology. Procedures may include routine radiology examinations, motion-free exams, portable/bedside examinations,fluoroscopyand invasive exams, OR and EDproceduresand bone density procedures (DEXA).

  • Regulate andoperateequipment.

  • Review prep information with patients, explain theprocedureand obtain written consent.

  • Documentpertinent clinical patient information, such as medical history and allergies.

  • Demonstrate a calm and understanding approach to ease any fear or anxiety.

  • Transport patients to and from the department/their room and contact nurses about patients who are connected to devices or monitors.

  • Interact,communicateand collaborate with nursing caregivers to obtain signed consent forms,assistwith exams andprepanddeterminethe length of time the patient will be in the department.

  • Check written orders from physicians before the procedure and document in the chart after the procedure.

  • Report any equipment problems, safetyissuesor patient complaints.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiology program

  • Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R)

  • Florida license as a General Radiographer (RAD)

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

  • Knowledge of federal and stateregulatories

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting

Physical Requirements:

  • This position requires a mixture of moderate to heavy work as defined in the Employee Health Services Policy.
  • Physical requirements include frequent walking, sitting and standing.
  • Frequent use of the phone, computer and fax machines.
  • Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
  • Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
  • Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
  • Confidentiality: Has limited access to the medical record for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign off after exam completion.
  • In addition, in this position the employee will be limit the PHI disclosed or requested to the amount reasonable necessary to achieve the purpose of the request.
  • The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include every patient's orders need to be verified prior to the exam.
  • The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of making sure that the correct exam is performed due to the doctors orders as well as signing off that the exam was completed of the request.
  • The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include Every Radiology patient.
  • The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

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

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About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.

Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including:

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Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
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