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Cleveland Clinic

MRI Technologist

Cleveland Clinic, Stow, Ohio, United States, 44224

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Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow 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. Position

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages and backgrounds. You will ensure they feel comfortable, safe and properly informed throughout the process, helping facilitate a welcoming and supportive experience. In this role, you have access to a unique avenue to enhance your skills using the latest technologies and leave a positive lasting impression on patients every day. A caregiver in this position works varying days/evenings from 10:30AM – 7:00PM or 3:00PM – 7:00PM. Responsibilities

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 uptime at the highest level for patient accessibility. Process billing via RIS. Potentially rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations. Minimum qualifications

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 a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing OR a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. 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 Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes Preferred qualifications

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities 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. Pay

Salaries (which may be shown on independent job search websites) reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Salary/hourly specifics should be discussed during the application and hiring process. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Part-time Job function

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