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Join the Cleveland Clinic Akron General team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A Special Procedures Technologist is responsible for performing special procedures in Radiology to furnish the physicians with conclusive results in a timely manner.

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:

*Has Interventional Radiology procedural skills to assist our physicians in angiography, injections, PTN, biopsy, drainage catheters and other procedures.

*Is ambitious and timely.

*Is a team player.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to join a team where you feel supported by caregivers and leadership. Akron General has a wide range of procedures, which gives technologists excellent experience. Professional growth is encouraged in this department and caregivers will be given support and guidance from leadership. The work culture is an accepting, fun and a family like atmosphere.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performs exams as directed by radiologist to ensure appropriate views of anatomy are taken that will facilitate an accurate diagnosis.

• Assists radiologist directly, utilizing sterile technique for all invasive procedures.

• Prepares patient for diagnostic procedures including pulse assessment and sterile field preparation.

• Participates in assessment and quality of equipment and daily operational supplies with the Manager, Radiology, and makes recommendations accordingly.

• Maintains adequate level of supplies.

• Notifies appropriate personnel to ensure proper maintenance of equipment.

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

• Assists in other areas of Radiology, if needed, if there is no other work in the special procedures section.

• Conducts patient education and screening and scheduling.

• Complies with all Radiology Information System and PACS entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.

• Ensures the safety of patients, visitors, co-workers and self by using appropriate radiation and bloodborne pathogen precautions.

• Assists and supports the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.

• Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training in order to maintain licensure, position specific ongoing competencies and professional growth.

• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Successful completion of approved School of Radiologic Technology program.

Certifications:

• Current license as a radiologic technologist in the State of Ohio. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Obtained certification by ARRT in cardiovascular technology within two years of appointment to the position.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

• Three years experience as a diagnostic technologist or one year experience in special procedures preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities