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Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Medina Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Medina Hospital received Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital is also proud to be a Pathway Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation recognizes a health care organization's commitment to creating a positive practice environment that empowers and engages staff.

As a Radiology Technologist, you will complete diagnostic radiographic procedures in our radiology department. While showing knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and policies, you will collaborate with department leadership to achieve established goals and objectives. You will be faced with challenging cases and modern equipment supply an opportunity to learn and grow into other areas of imaging. Your primary duties will include:

*Performing routine radiology examinations in accordance to the manual and written order.

*Explaining the procedure to the patient, parent, or legal guardian, using easily understood terms and obtain verbal permission to start the exam.

*Consulting with radiologist or referring physicians regarding contraindications to order exam.

*Documenting patient's clinical information, medical history, allergies, and other information in an accurate manner.

*Obtaining written consent for procedures from the patient, parent, or legal guardian prior to examinations.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

*Currently has a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and is a registered Radiology Technician.

*Enjoys working in a close-knit community and team.

*Shows multitasking and prioritizing skills in a fast-paced environment.

*Shows strong levels of empathy and compassion for patient-centered care.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general radiology, portable, and fluoroscopic procedures (GIs, GUs, pediatrics, arthrograms, spine center).

• Produces images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.

• Maintains documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.

• Notifies management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.

• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.

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

• Assists with scheduling patient procedures.

• Monitors and determines priority of patients.

• Demonstrates care and operation of Radiology equipment according to technical specifications and applications.

• Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic, GU, GI, and pediatric procedures.

• Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via PACS.

• Capable of after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.

• Reports immediately any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.

• Processes billing via RIS.

• Provides instruction and mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.

• Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.

• Potentially rotates through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.

• Current state licensure required prior to employment.

• (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.

• Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.

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

• Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist preferred.

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.

Keywords: Radiography, Radiologic Technologist, Rad Tech, ARRT, X-Ray, X-ray tech

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