Radiology Technologist Surgery

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Job Title

Radiology Technologist Surgery

Location: Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department: Regional Radiology-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code: D21035

Shift: Days + Call

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000*

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

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.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a. m. – 3:30 p. m. + on-call requirements.

A Caregiver Who Excels in This Role Will

Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures).

• Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Perform procedures in a sterile environment and maintain patient safety at all times.
• Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.

Assist in scheduling patients. Monitors and determines priority of patients.

• Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
• Demonstrates the care and operation of Radiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
• Assist Radiologists, physicians and surgeons with procedures.
• Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
• When applicable, knowledge in after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Immediately report any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
• Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
• Notify management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
• Continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• May be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations.
• Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing
• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.
• 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.

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