Radiology Technologist Surgery

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest X-Ray equipment to obtain images utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Perform accurate and appropriate techniques to facilitate a streamlined process, all while ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed.
• Work days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. + on-call requirements.
• Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures).
• Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Perform procedures in a sterile environment and maintain patient safety at all times.
• Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
• Aid 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 after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Immediately report any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
• 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.
• Continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• May be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing
• Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.

Preferred qualifications

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
• 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.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000*

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $29.00 Maximum hourly: $44.50