MRI Technologist I

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title MRI Technologist I Location Strongsville Facility Strongsville Fam Health Surg Center Department Regional Radiology-Diagnostics Institute Job Code D23030 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm/9:30am-6:00pm Job Summary Job Details When you join the Cleveland Clinic’s Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center team, you become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers a wide array of services to provide patients with unparalleled care and support. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless appreciation and build a rewarding career.  As an MRI Technologist, you will perform MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages   while   maintaining   patient safety. You will be joining a close-knit, hardworking, and supportive team of caregivers that prioritizes quality patient care.   You will also have access to the latest and greatest imaging technology and the best equipment in the area. This position offers a great starting point on which to expand your skillsets and experience.   Tech will follow mobile MRI   machine   between Twinsburg and Sports Health.     A caregiver in this position works  days| 7:00am—3:30pm or 9:30am—6:00pm.    A caregiver who excels in this role will:    • Acquire   and review patient   questionnaire ,   chart   and data/ requisition   to   determine   contraindication   of   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.   • R eport 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.   • Instruc t   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 accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT   • Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) or 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 (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) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification   • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes     Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    • One year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities     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.                         The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. 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