PRN MRI Technologist I

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an MRI Technologist, you will perform MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages while maintaining patient safety. You will be joining a close-knit, hardworking, and supportive team of caregivers that prioritizes quality patient care. You will also have access to the latest and greatest imaging technology and the best equipment in the area. This position offers a great starting point on which to expand your skillsets and experience. This position offers a great starting point on which to expand your skillsets and experience. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT
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 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 American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or other imaging modalities

Responsibilities

Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of MRI examination.
Perform MRI procedures required per protocol and perform daily QA.
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.
Process billing via RIS
Report any malfunctions and observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems or calls for service.
Maintain available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
Instruct and mentor new hires and Radiology students.
Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.