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Job Title

Radiology Technologist

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Radiol - Diagnostic-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0960

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

6:30am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Akron General team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 

As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform radiology exams and procedures on patients of all ages. Your primary duties will include:  

• Performing general radiology, portable, and fluoroscopic procedures.  

• Assisting with scheduling patient procedures.  

• Educating patients regarding the procedures, equipment, and examination to ensure comfort and understanding.  

• Document and notify management of any malfunctions of equipment.  

The ideal caregiver is someone who:  

• Currently is a Registered Technologist by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT).  

• Currently has a Basic Life Support certificate.  

• Demonstrates effective communication skills.  

• Has knowledge of human anatomy.  

• Functions well under minimal supervision and in stressful situations. 

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Adjusts and controls complex electronic equipment in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
• Prepares and positions patients prior to procedures to ensure their safety and to obtain desired reports for diagnostic purposes.
• Calculates and selects appropriate equipment and technical factors such as proper type of film and amount of kilovolts or milliamperes. Follows radiation protection procedures.
• Maintains working condition of all equipment and reports any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining sanitary condition of radiology area.
• Instructs various hospital staff about techniques and procedures relating to radiology as requested, including Radiation Safety.
• Stays abreast of current developments in field by reviewing available literature and attending appropriate programs.
• Continually works to anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of customers.
• Properly evaluates requisitions including identifying patient and procedure to be performed. Documents and notates each treatment.
• Complies with all Radiology information system entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.
• Assists and supports the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Education:

• Completion of Radiologic Technology programs from approved school.

Certifications:

• Registered Radiographer (R) with American Registry of Radiology Technologists.  
• Current Radiology state license.
• BLS - Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

• Experience preferred.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities