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Job Title

Radiology Technologist

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital:

Department

Radiology-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000378

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

12:00pm-8:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform radiologic exams and fluoroscopic procedures on patients of all ages. In this role, you will be part of a knowledgeable and collaborative team of caregivers who continuously strengthen their skills to provide the best possible patient experience. In this role, you will interact, communicate, and collaborate with nursing caregivers to obtain signed consent forms, assist with examinations and patient preparation, and help determine the estimated length of time each patient will be in the department.

A caregiver in this role works evenings from12: 00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., including a rotating holiday schedule, and two on-call weekend 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

• One year 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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