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Job Title

• MRI Technologist
• Weekender

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center:

Department

Radiol-MRI-Cleveland Clinic Akron General:

Job Code

001349

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

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Prepare and check patients prior to MRI procedure.

• Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.

• Verify and validate patient screening safety form.

• Perform MRI procedures required per protocol and perform daily QA.

• Perform Venipuncture and maintain competencies.

• Educate patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment and exams.

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

• Assist with scheduling of patients.

• Administer proper contrast related to patient having MRI exam.

• Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.

• Complete after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.

• Report any malfunctions, 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.

• 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 an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT

• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(T)(ARRT) in good standing OR Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT) Certification within one year of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through 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 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.

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