Weekend Radiology Technologist

*This position is eligible for loan forgiveness and a $2,500 sign on bonus*

Radiology Technologist

Join our team at Akron General, Cleveland Clinic’s only Level One Trauma Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and highly skilled group of technologists in an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As part of our team, you'll gain experience across a wide range of critical areas, including diagnostic imaging, surgery, trauma care, emergency department, and portable imaging. You'll be an integral part of a world-class healthcare facility, where your expertise will make a real difference in patient care. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to contribute to a team that’s dedicated to excellence while continuing to grow your skills in a variety of fast-paced and rewarding settings.

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 either days 7:00am - 7:30pm OR nights 6:30pm - 7:00am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Adjust and control complex electronic equipment in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.

• Prepare and position patients prior to procedures to ensure their safety and to obtain desired reports for diagnostic purposes.

• Calculate and select appropriate equipment and technical factors such as proper type of film and number of kilovolts or milliamperes.

• Maintain working condition of all equipment and report any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.

• Assist in maintaining sanitary condition of radiology area.

• Comply with all Radiology information system entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.

• Assist and support the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect.

• Complete mandatory education and training tomaintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of Radiologic Technology programs from approved school.

• Registered Radiographer (R) with American Registry of Radiology Technologists.

• Current Radiology state license.

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist.

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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: