Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist

Join our team at Akron General, Cleveland Clinic's only Level One Trauma Center, where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and highly skilled group of technologists in an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As part of our team, you'll gain experience across a wide range of critical areas, including diagnostic imaging, surgery, trauma care, emergency department, and portable imaging. You'll be an integral part of a world-class healthcare facility, where your expertise will make a real difference in patient care. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to contribute to a team that's dedicated to excellence while continuing to grow your skills in a variety of fast-paced and rewarding settings.

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 go on to specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine.

A caregiver in this position works evening/night rotation, 6:30 pm—7:00 am or 10:30pm—7:00am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Adjust and control complex electronic equipment in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
• Prepare and position patients prior to procedures to ensure their safety and to obtain desired reports for diagnostic purposes.
• Calculate and select appropriate equipment and technical factors such as proper type of film and number of kilovolts or milliamperes.
• Maintain working condition of all equipment and report any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining sanitary condition of radiology area.
• Comply with all Radiology information system entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.
• Assist and support the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of Radiologic Technology programs from approved school
• Registered Radiographer (R) with American Registry of Radiology Technologists
• Current Radiology state license
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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