MRI Technologist (Various Locations)

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Strongsville
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Performs MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages. Maintains patient safety.
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 VNA punctures 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:
  • Must have one of the following: Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, graduate of an accredited school in Sonography or Radiation Therapy, or possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or certification from CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.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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              Schedule: Full Time

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