MRI Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs routine MRI examinations and procedures on patients of all ages and health backgrounds, helping ensure they feel comfortable, safe, and informed throughout the process. The role includes reviewing patient information for MRI contraindications, completing procedures according to protocol, performing daily quality assurance, and supporting a welcoming patient experience. The technologist also maintains equipment availability, reports equipment issues, processes billing through RIS, and instructs and mentors new hires and radiology students.

The position is based at Cleveland Clinic’s Marymount Sports Health Center Southside in Garfield Heights. The caregiver schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with rotating shifts of 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. and 10:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., plus a current rotation every seventh Saturday.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited institution through the primary pathway of the ARRT.
• Hold, in good standing, an eligible registered technologist credential: ARMRIT; ARRT R.T.(R), R.T.(S), or R.T.(T); or, through the stated alternative pathway, ARRT R.T.(N) or CNMT through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Obtain Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification, R.T.(MR)(ARRT), within one year of hire.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Have knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weights, and manipulate equipment daily.
• Frequently push and pull equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities.
• Proficiency in performing X-rays and willingness to perform X-rays as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and review patient questionnaires, charts, and requisition data to identify contraindications to MRI examinations.
• Perform MRI procedures according to protocol and complete daily quality assurance.
• Educate patients about MRI procedures, equipment, and examinations.
• Ensure patients’ comfort and safety during and after examinations.
• Report malfunctions and potential equipment dysfunctions and request service when needed.
• Maintain equipment uptime to support patient access.
• Process billing through RIS.
• Instruct and mentor new hires and radiology students.
• Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed