MRI Technologist – Radiology
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Akron, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- Current licensure as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of Ohio
- Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging within 24 months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current knowledge of MRI techniques and parameters
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI scans as prescribed by physicians.
- Select proper protocols and equipment/coils.
- Interview patients to obtain needed information and provide education to the patient about their scan.
- Maintain constant patient contact during scans and respond accordingly to patient reactions such as claustrophobic reactions.
- Provide MRI information to patients, families, physicians and other appropriate people.
- Ensure the safety of everyone in the MRI area through limiting access and screening.
- Assist in developing new techniques and procedures relating to MRI.
- Comply with Radiology Information Systems and PACS entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply and tracking monitors.
- Perform duties of technologist in other modalities as qualified if workload requires.
- Monitor equipment and helium levels.
- Maintain working condition of all equipment and report any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
- Proficiently transfer to other modalities as qualified and/or needed, utilizing proper exam protocols and injection procedures.
- Assist and support the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect.
- Provide supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures.
- Review images with students on request and provide quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
- Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
- Maintain applicable certification/licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
- One year of experience in computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging