MRI Technologist - Weekender

MRI Technologist - WeekenderJoin Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.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 caregiver in this position works weekend days from 6:30AM – 7:00PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Perform MRI scans as prescribed by physicians.Interview patients to obtain needed information and provide education to the patient about their scan.Maintain constant patient contact during scan and respond accordingly to patient reactions such as claustrophobic reactions.Provide MRI information to patients, families, physicians and other appropriate people.Assist in developing new techniques and procedures relating to MRI.Schedule procedures to ensure proper time allotment.Conduct facility tours and demonstrate equipment for visitors.Remain abreast of current developments by attending related seminars and reviewing current literature.Assist in other areas of Radiology, if needed, if there is no other work in the MRI section.Comply with all Radiology Information System entry (including PACS) requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.Ensure the safety of everyone in the MRI area through limited access, screening, and proper bloodborne pathogen precautions.Inject contrast material by intravenous puncture or established intravenous, under the direction of the Radiologist.Assist and support the Radiologic student program, provide supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures, review images with students on request and provide quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.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 MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), or R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT), in good standing. Or must be a 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 (ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathways)Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging within 24 months of appointment.Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certificationCurrent knowledge of Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques and parametersPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:One year experience in computed tomography or magnetic resonance imagingThree years of experience as a radiologic technologistPhysical 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.