MRI Technologist

Posted:
7/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Dover, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

MRI Technologist

                        

Location

Dover

                    

Facility

Union Hospital

                     

Department

MRI-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

                      

Job Code

D23030

                     

Shift

Evenings + Call

                       

Schedule

11:30am-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.


The MRI Department is seeking an MRI Technologist to join their team of devoted caregivers. Within this role, you’ll perform MRI exams on patients of all ages. Your primary duties will include but are not limited to: 

  • Preparing and validating the patient screening safety form.  

  • Educating patients regarding MRI procedures while ensuring patients’ comfort and safety during and after the exam.  

  • Maintaining equipment and reporting any current or possible malfunctions with equipment immediately 

 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

  • Has strong communication skills and can multitask in a stressful situation.  

  • Is currently a Registered Technologist credentialed by the ARRT and has a Basic Life Support certification. 

  • Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.  

  • Has knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes. 

  • Provides empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment 

 

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.  

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

 

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. 


Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and checks patients prior to MRI procedure.
  • Acquires and reviews patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.
  • Verifies and validates patient screening safety form.
  • Performs MRI procedures required per protocol and performs daily QA.
  • Performs venipunctures and maintains competencies.
  • Educates patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment and exam.
  • Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
  • Assists with scheduling of patients.
  • Administers proper contrast related to patient having MRI exam.
  • Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS.
  • Completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
  • Immediately reports any malfunctions and observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.
  • Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
  • Processes billing via RIS.
  • Instructs and mentors new hires and Radiology students.
  • Learns new technical information and skills.
  • Attends in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.
  • Potentially rotates through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT.

Certifications:

  • Must be a 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 must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing or be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Note:  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 required.

Complexity of Work:

  • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
  • Advanced interpersonal and communication skills are required to provide excellent care to patients and families.
  • Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities 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.
  • Requires frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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