Radiology Technologist

                    

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Job Title

Radiology Technologist

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

Vero Radiology Associates

                     

Department

Vero Xray-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

000609

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

7:30am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. 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.

As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform all duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. You will be responsible for:
- Regulating the equipment used to expose the x-ray film.
- Developing and organizing films.
- Operating equipment safely and maintaining ALARA standards while performing all types of procedures.
- Collaborating with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and policies.
- Can prioritize work, meet deadlines and communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with other caregivers and departments.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

                         

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Radiology Associates is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As Radiology Technologist, you will complete diagnostic radiographic procedures using the latest and state-of-the-art equipment. Using your knowledge of clinical procedures, technologies and policies, you will collaborate with fellow Rad Techs, Radiologists, RNs, Surgeons and Physicians to achieve goals and enhance patient care. You may also be asked to float between departments as needed. You also have the opportunity to explore different modalities, develop new skills and advance to other positions.  

A caregiver in this position works 7:30AM to 6:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation to detect pathology [e.g., 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 License  as a General Radiographer (RAD) 
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations 

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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