Radiology Technologist Surgery

Cleveland Clinic•Mayfield Heights, OH

6d•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. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000 Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital 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 work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. As a Radiology Technologist, you will use the latest X-Ray equipment to obtain images utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Utilizing your learned skills and knowledge, you will perform accurate and appropriate techniques to facilitate a streamlined process, all while ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed. This position provides an excellent opportunity to not only enhance quality of care but also allows you to gain hands-on experience, build meaningful caregiver relationships and find your place within an exciting, innovative healthcare system. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. + on-call requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
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
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures).
Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Perform procedures in a sterile environment and maintain patient safety at all times.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
Assist in scheduling patients. Monitors and determines priority of patients.
Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
Demonstrates the care and operation of Radiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
Assist Radiologists, physicians and surgeons with procedures.
Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
When applicable, knowledge in after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Immediately report any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
Notify management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
Continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
May be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations.