Radiology Technologist

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. Job Title Radiology Technologist Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department Radiology-Weston Hospital Job Code 000609 Shift Variable Schedule 12:00am-12:00am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami‑Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working shifts varying between 12:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m., including holiday rotations and two weekend call shifts per month. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology (e.g., routine radiology examinations, motion‑free exams, portable/bedside examinations, fluoroscopy and invasive exams, OR and ED procedures and bone density procedures). Regulate and operate equipment. Review prep information with patients, explain the procedure and obtain written consent. Document pertinent clinical patient information, such as medical history and allergies. Demonstrate a calm and understanding approach to ease any fear or anxiety. Transport patients to and from the department/their room and contact nurses about patients who are connected to devices or monitors. Interact, communicate and collaborate with nursing caregivers to obtain signed consent forms, assist with exams and prep and determine the length of time the patient will be in the department. Check written orders from physicians before the procedure and document in the chart after the procedure. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R) Certification Florida licensure as a General Radiographer (RAD) Knowledge of federal and state regulations Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting Six months of experience Physical Requirements: This position requires a mixture of moderate to heavy work as defined in the Employee Health Services Policy. Physical requirements include frequent walking, sitting and standing. Frequent use of the phone, computer and fax machines. Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self‑control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers. Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self‑starting and self‑motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand. Confidentiality: Has limited access to the medical record for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign off after exam completion. In addition, in this position the employee will be limit the PHI disclosed or requested to the amount reasonable necessary to achieve the purpose of the request. The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include every patient's orders need to be verified prior to the exam. The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of making sure that the correct exam is performed due to the doctors orders as well as signing off that the exam was completed of the request. The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include Every Radiology patient. The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 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. 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