Registered Radiology Technologist, PRN

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lakewood Family Health Center where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Opening its doors in the summer of 2018, this newly built medical center provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Lakewood. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Registered Radiology Technologist, you’ll perform a diverse range of imaging scans on patients of all ages, including radiology exams and fluoroscopic procedures.

The ideal candidate is:
-Comfortable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

-Committed to offering compassionate care to all patients.

-Eager to work in a team setting.

-Highly motivated and passionate about their career.

-Versatile and adapts quickly to changing situations.

Technologists see complex and interesting cases in many specialty areas. You’ll also work with the nation’s top radiologists and gain experience in the most sophisticated imaging technology.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand in hand.

Responsibilities:

Performs general radiology, portable, and fluoroscopic procedures (GIs, GUs, pediatrics, arthrograms, spine center).
Produces images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Maintains documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
Notifies management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
Assists with scheduling patient procedures.
Monitors and determines priority of patients.
Demonstrates care and operation of Radiology equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic, GU, GI, and pediatric procedures.
Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via PACS.
Capable of after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Reports immediately any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
Processes billing via RIS.
Provides instruction and mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
Potentially rotates through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.
Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications:

Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
Current state licensure required prior to employment.
(BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.
Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.
Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist preferred.

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.

Keywords: Radiography, Radiologic Technologist, Rad Tech, ARRT, X-Ray, X-ray tech

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