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Job TitleMRI Technologist
LocationUniontown
FacilityGreen Health and Wellness
DepartmentRadiol-MRI-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job CodeAK0951
ShiftDay/Evening Rotation
Schedule10:30am-7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages, health backgrounds and conditions. You will ensure they feel comfortable, safe and properly informed throughout the entire process, helping facilitate a welcoming and supportive experience. In this role, you have access to a unique avenue in which to enhance your skills using the latest technologies and leave a positive lasting impression on patients every day.
A caregiver in this position works days from 10:00AM – 7:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform MRI scans as prescribed by physicians.
Select proper protocols and equipment/coils.
Interview patients to obtain needed information and provide education to the patient about their scan.
Maintain constant patient contact during scans and respond accordingly to patient reactions such as claustrophobic reactions.
Provide MRI information to patients, families, physicians and other appropriate people.
Ensure the safety of everyone in the MRI area through limiting access and screening.
Assist in developing new techniques and procedures relating to MRI.
Comply with Radiology Information Systems and PACS entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply and tracking monitors.
Perform duties of technologist in other modalities as qualified if workload requires.
Monitor equipment and helium levels.
Maintain working condition of all equipment and report any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
Proficiently transfer to other modalities as qualified and/or needed, utilizing proper exam protocols and injection procedures.
Assist and support the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect.
Provide supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures.
Review images with students on request and provide quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
Maintain applicable certification/licensure.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
Current licensure as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of Ohio
Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging within 24 months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Current knowledge of MRI techniques and parameters
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Three years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
One year of experience in computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging
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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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