Registered Radiology Technologist, Weekender

## 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 Registered Radiology Technologist, Weekender ### Location Lakewood ### Facility Lakewood Family Health Center ### Department Regional Radiology-Diagnostics Institute ### Job Code D20029 ### Shift Days ### Schedule 6:30am-7:00pm ### Job Summary ### Job Details Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood. Our focus is on providing top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. 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 go on to specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine.**A caregiver in this position works days, 6:30am—7:00pm| weekends| float to other facilities if needed.**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 and in good standing - Current state licensure as a Radiology Technologist - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross - Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes - Can 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 - Can function well with minimal or no direct supervision 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 a…