MRI Technologist I

MRI Technologist IJoin Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages, health backgrounds, and conditions. You will ensure they feel comfortable, safe, and properly informed throughout the entire process, helping facilitate a welcoming and supportive experience. In this role, you have access to a unique avenue in which to enhance your skills using the latest technologies and leave a positive lasting impression on patients every day.A PRN caregiver in this position works varying hours, as needed.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Prepare and check patients prior to MRI procedure.Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.Verify and validate the patient screening safety form.Perform MRI procedures required per protocol and perform daily QA.Perform venipunctures.Educate patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment and exams.Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.Assist with scheduling 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.Immediately report any malfunctions, observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems or call for service.Maintain available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.Process billing via RIS.Potentially rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.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 ARRTRegistered 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 standingOR Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standingOR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathwaysCertification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT) required within one year of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red CrossKnowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processesPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalitiesPhysical 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.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.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.