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.

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Job Title

Surgery Radiology Technologist

Location

Coral Springs

Facility

Coral Springs FHC Surgery Center

Department

Weston Fhc-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000378

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-5:00pm

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides patients with convenient access to the same world-class care provided at Cleveland Clinic's regional hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging and more. As a caregiver on our team, you will experience endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As the Radiology Technologist, you will continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions. You may be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a holiday rotation and two weekend call shifts per month.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures).

• Produce images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.

• Perform procedures in a sterile environment and maintain patient safety.

• Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.

• Assist in scheduling patients.

• Monitor and determine priority of patients.

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

• Demonstrate the care and operation of Radiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.

• Assist Radiologists, physicians, and surgeons with procedures. Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.

• When applicable, knowledge in afterhours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.

• Report any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.

• Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.

• Notify management and take proper action to address equipment malfunctions.

• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

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

• Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment

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

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes

• Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

• Two years of experience in radiology/x-ray

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.

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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