Radiology Technologist Surgery

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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.

This role offers the ability to move into other imaging modalities such as CT, MRI or IR. Through advancing your skills each day, you may also follow down the path to becoming a lead or supervisor in general x-ray.

A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days between 8:00AM – 6:30PM or 7:30PM – 6:00am .

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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 r adiography 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 r adiology students.

Continually strive to learn new technical information and skills through attend ing periodic in-service programs and participat ing in professional affiliation sessions.

R otate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and locations as needed.

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 processe s

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.00

Maximum hourly: $34.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).