MRI Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages while always maintaining patient safety. You will be joining a close-knit, hardworking, and supportive team of caregivers that prioritizes quality patient care.

A caregiver in this position works Weekend days, from 8:00am-8:30pm or 8:30am-9:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart, and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.

• Perform MRI procedures required per protocol and perform daily QA.

• Educate patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment, and exams.

• Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.

• Immediately report any malfunctions and observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems or calls for service.

• Maintain available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.

• Processes billing via RIS.

• Instruc and mentor new hires and Radiology students.

• Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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.

• 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.

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.

• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities.

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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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