MRI Technologist I

Cleveland Clinic

$73K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent as per ARRT standards
  • Hold one of specified certifications in good standing (e.g., ARMRIT, ARRT, NMTCB)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or American Red Cross
  • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes
  • Preferred: One year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or in other imaging modalities

Responsibilities

  • Acquire and review patient data to determine MRI examination contraindications
  • Perform MRI procedures as per protocol and conduct daily quality assurance
  • Educate patients about MRI procedures and equipment
  • Ensure patient comfort and safety during exams
  • Report malfunctions and maintain equipment functionality
  • Instruct and mentor new hires and Radiology students
  • Attend in-service programs and obtain MRI certification within one year if not already credentialed

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage starting on Day 1
  • Generous vacation time
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Retirement packages including 403(b) and pension options
Full Job Description
Job Title
MRI Technologist I

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
Imaging-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code
D23030

Shift
Days

Schedule
6:00am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Need to understand more about Imaging Careers at Cleveland Clinic? Join an upcoming Virtual Information Session to learn about new career paths in an expanded neurological care environment. Register at Cleveland Clinic Events.

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.).

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