Registered Radiology Technologist

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Job Title

Registered Radiology Technologist

LOCATION: Canton

FACILITY

Mercy Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Radiology Unit Diagnostic-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

JOB CODE: D20028

SHIFT: Days

SCHEDULE: 7:00am-7:30pm/7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.

Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County.

Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient.

Radiology Technologists may specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine.

By taking on this role, you will help to create an accurate diagnosis to support the treatment plan for each patient you see.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM, 7:30AM – 4:00PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform general radiology exams, portable exams and fluoroscopic procedures.

• Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.

• Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.

• Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam.

• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.

• Maintain documentation.

• Address equipment malfunctions, notify management and report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS administrator.

• Assist with scheduling procedures, monitor and determine priority of patients and process billing.

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 R.T.(R) (ARRT) and in good standing

• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross

• 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.

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.

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