MRI Technologist Weekender - Neuro Expansion

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT.
Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), or R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT), in good standing. Or must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing or be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Note: ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathways
Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT) required within one year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification required.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.
Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.
Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities preferred.
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.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Prepares and checks patients prior to MRI procedure.
Acquires and reviews patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.
Verifies and validates patient screening safety form.
Performs MRI procedures required per protocol and performs daily QA.
Performs Venipuncture and maintains competencies.
Educates patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment and exam.
Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
Assists with scheduling of patients.
Administers proper contrast related to patient having MRI exam.
Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS.
Completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Immediately reports malfunctions.
Observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.
Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
Processes billing via RIS.
Instructs and mentors new hires and Radiology Students.
Learns new technical information and skills.
Attends in-service programs and participates in professional affiliation sessions.
Potentially rotates through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
Other duties as assigned.