Reg Radiology Technologist

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Chagrin Falls
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Job Details Performs Radiology exams and Fluoroscopic procedures on patients of all ages. Maintains patients' safety. 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.

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