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Job TitleRadiology Technologist

                        

LocationWeston

                    

FacilityCC Florida Weston

                     

DepartmentRadiology-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code000609

                     

ShiftEvenings

                       

Schedule2:00pm-10:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000* 

Radiology Technologist  

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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. 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 2:00pm – 10:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Perform a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology. Procedures may include routine radiology examinations, motion-free exams, portable/bedside examinations, fluoroscopy and invasive exams, OR and ED procedures and bone density procedures (DEXA). 

Regulate and operate equipment.  

Review prep information with patients, explain the procedure and obtain written consent. 

Document pertinent clinical patient information, such as medical history and allergies.  

Demonstrate a calm and understanding approach to ease any fear or anxiety.  

Transport patients to and from the department/their room and contact nurses about patients who are connected to devices or monitors.  

Interact, communicate and collaborate with nursing caregivers to obtain signed consent forms, assist with exams and prep and determine the length of time the patient will be in the department.  

Check written orders from physicians before the procedure and document in the chart after the procedure.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Graduate of an accredited radiology program.  

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).  

American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R).  

Florida licensed as a General Radiographer (RAD).  

Knowledge of federal and state regulatories.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting.  

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Physical Requirements:

This position requires a mixture of moderate to heavy work as defined in the Employee Health Services Policy.Physical requirements include frequent walking, sitting and standing.Frequent use of the phone, computer and fax machines.Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching.Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.Confidentiality: Has limited access to the medical record for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign off after exam completion.In addition, in this position the employee will be limit the PHI disclosed or requested to the amount reasonable necessary to achieve the purpose of the request.The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include every patient's orders need to be verified prior to the exam.The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of making sure that the correct exam is performed due to the doctors orders as well as signing off that the exam was completed of the request.The disclosures or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include Every Radiology patient.The employee makes these disclosures for the purpose of verifying orders in the charts or prescription and to sign.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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