MRI Technologist I

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Join the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.

In addition to working in the new Neurological Institute, you will have opportunities to provide care across Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in areas such as Cardiac, Digestive Disease, Medical-Surgical and more. You will join a close-knit, hardworking and supportive team that values collaboration and consistently high-quality patient care.

Caregiver schedule: Full-time,  Monday-Friday,  2:30 pm-11:00 pm and rotating on-call schedule

Incentives: Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision – starting on Day 1
• Generous vacation time
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Retirement packages, including 403(b) and pension offerings

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Acquire and review patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of MRI examination. 

• Perform MRI procedures required per protocol and perform daily QA. 

• Educate patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment, and exams. 

• Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam. 

• Report any malfunctions and observe potential equipment dysfunctions and report problems or calls for service. 

• Maintain available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility. 

• Instruct and mentor new hires and Radiology students. 

• Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions. 
• Obtain a certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT) within one year of hire if not already credentialed

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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

• Hold one of the following credentials in good standing:
  • ARMRIT Registered MRI Technologist
  • ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiography, Sonography, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine: R.T.(R), R.T.(S), R.T.(T) or R.T.(N)
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
  • (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathways) 

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

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• One year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities 

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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.
• Requires frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.25

Maximum hourly: $53.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.