What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Cleveland Clinic?
This position is $5,000 sign on bonus eligible
Radiology Technologist
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. 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.
As the Radiology Technologist, you will continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions. You may be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations.
Other duties as assigned
A caregiver in this position works Days Calls, from 12:00pm—8:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures).
Produce images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Perform procedures in a sterile environment and maintain patient safety.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
Assist in scheduling patients.
Monitor and determine priority of patients.
Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
Demonstrate the care and operation of Radiography equipment according to technical specifications and applications.
Assist Radiologists, physicians, and surgeons with procedures. Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
When applicable, knowledge in afterhours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Report any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
Notify management and take proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.
Can communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
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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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
