PRN Registered Radiology Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Terre Haute, IN

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital's values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world . Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient. Radiology Technologists may specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging , and nuclear medicine. In this role, most of your scans will be of patients coming through the Emergency Department, allowing you to help identify the medical issue. Come be a part of a great team that will allow you to advance your skills each day. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts , including weekends and holidays. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform general radiology exams, portable exams and fluoroscopic procedures. Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay. Acquire , archive, transmit and print images via PACS. Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam . Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation. Maintain documentation. Address equipment malfunctions, notify management and report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS administrator. Assist with scheduling procedures, monitor and determine priority of patients and process billing. Provide instruction and mentoring to new hires and Radiology students. Potentially rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of R adiologic T echnology
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

Perform general radiology exams, portable exams and fluoroscopic procedures.
Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Acquire , archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam .
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Maintain documentation.
Address equipment malfunctions, notify management and report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS administrator.
Assist with scheduling procedures, monitor and determine priority of patients and process billing.
Provide instruction and mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
Potentially rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.