MRI Technologist - Weekender

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500* 

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.      

As an MRI Technologist, you will perform routine MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages, health backgrounds and conditions. You will ensure they feel comfortable, safe and properly informed throughout the entire process, helping facilitate a welcoming and supportive experience. In this role, you have access to a unique avenue in which to enhance your skills using the latest technologies and leave a positive lasting impression on patients every day. 

A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 6:30AM – 7:00PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform MRI scans as prescribed by physicians. 

• Interview patients to obtain needed information and provide education to the patient about their scan. 

• Maintain constant patient contact during scan and respond accordingly to patient reactions such as claustrophobic reactions. 

• Provide MRI information to patients, families, physicians and other appropriate people. 

• Assist in developing new techniques and procedures relating to MRI. 

• Schedule procedures to ensure proper time allotment. 

• Conduct facility tours and demonstrate equipment for visitors. 

• Remain abreast of current developments by attending related seminars and reviewing current literature. 

• Assist in other areas of Radiology, if needed, if there is no other work in the MRI section. 

• Comply with all Radiology Information System entry (including PACS) requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors. 

• Ensure the safety of everyone in the MRI area through limited access, screening, and proper bloodborne pathogen precautions. 

• Inject contrast material by intravenous puncture or established intravenous, under the direction of the Radiologist. 

• Assist and support the Radiologic student program, 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT  

• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) OR Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T.(R) (ARRT), R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(T)(ARRT)] in good standing OR Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T.(N) (ARRT)] OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board  

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging [R.T.(MR)(ARRT)] Certification within 24 months of hire  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Knowledge of Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques and parameters 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Three years of experience as a radiologic technologist 

• One year experience in computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging