Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Imaging Technologist works with department associates and medical staff to improve patient care and workflow via providing support, education and assistance to customers and fellow colleagues.

A caregiver in this position works Days/Evening/Nights/Weekends, with variable hours.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures according to the manual and written order.

• Utilize equipment safely and according to manufacturer's recommendation.

• Perform quality control on the gamma camera and other equipment as required.

• Ensure that all equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated, and working properly. You should report equipment problems to supervisor or service personnel as required and discontinue use of equipment until repairs have been completed when the equipment problem causes image quality degradation or safety issues.

• Order the necessary isotope from the pharmacy; always reviews the physician's orders to determine the proper isotope required for each type of test ordered.

• Obtain written consent for all invasive procedures from the patient, parent, or legal guardian prior to the exam.

• Complete site identification procedure prior to the start of invasive procedure.

• Utilize appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information, medical history, allergies, and other pertinent information.

• Consult with radiologist or referring physician regarding contraindications to ordered exam.

• Utilize appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information, medical history, allergies, and other pertinent information.

• Respond to emergency situations, i.e., contrast reactions and medical emergencies according to departmental, clinic, and hospital policy.

• Advise the nurse in charge of the patient of any unusual occurrence which happened to the patient while in the Imaging Department.

• Provide backup assistance to other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, certified and State of Florida Licensure.

• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (CNMT) registered.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• State Florida Licensure.

• Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory.

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:

• 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.

• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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