What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
MRI Technologist
Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Mercy Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, 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 always maintaining patient safety. You will be joining a close-knit, hardworking, and supportive team of caregivers that prioritizes quality patient care.
A caregiver in this position works 7:00am—5:30pm or 9:00am—7:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart, and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having 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.
Immediately 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.
Processes billing via RIS.
Instruc and mentor new hires and Radiology students.
Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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) 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) certification.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills are required to provide excellent care to patients and families.
Can function well with minimal or no direct supervision
One year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
OR experience in other imaging modalities.
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Physical Requirements:
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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
