About this Registered Radiology Technologist - PRN role at Cleveland Clinic
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Job Title
Registered Radiology Technologist - PRN
Location
Akron
Facility
Akron General Medical Center
Department
Radiol - Diagnostic-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code
D20028
Shift
Evening/Night Rotation
Schedule
6:30pm-7:00am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient. Radiology Technologists may specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying hours on days, evenings or nights.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform general radiology exams, portable exams and fluoroscopic procedures.
Produce quality images for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after the exam.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Maintain documentation.
Address equipment malfunctions, notify management and report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS administrator.
Assist with scheduling procedures, monitor and determine priority of patients and process billing.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing
Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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.
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.
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