Radiology Technologist Surgery

About the Role:

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000. Cleveland Clinic's Euclid Hospital is a community-based hospital that provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Cuyahoga County on the beautiful coast of Lake Erie.

The caregivers at Euclid Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home. As a Radiology Technologist, you will use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and be 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform radiology exams and fluoroscopic procedures on patients of all ages.
• Perform ED/surgical procedures (trauma cases, fluoroscopic exams to include vascular, general medicine, ortho, cardiac, GI, GU, neuro, pediatrics, and general procedures) in a sterile environment.
• Produce images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and families on procedures as needed.
• Assist 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.
• Have knowledge of acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
• Have knowledge of billing via RIS.
• Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and radiology students.
• Continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attending periodic in-service programs and participating in professional affiliation sessions.
• Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations as needed.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities