Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute -- Onsite Phlebotomy Interviews

• Acquireand review patientquestionnaire,chartand data/requisitiontodeterminecontraindication of having MRIexamination. 

• Perform MRI proceduresrequiredper protocol and perform daily QA. 

• Educate patientsregardingMRI procedures, equipment, and exams. 

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

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

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

• Processes billing via RIS. 

• Instruct and mentor new hires and Radiology students. 

• Attend in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.

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

• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), or R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT), in good standing. Or must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing or be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathways)

• Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT) (requiredwithin one year of hire)

• 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

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipunctureproceduresand maintain appropriate log sheets.  

• Verify order requests andidentifyinformation prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.  

• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to theappropriate processingarea. 

• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks,including accessioning,centrifugationand packaging.  

• Pick up and deliver blood, other sampletypesand lab supplies.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Technicalproficiencywith standard procedures,techniquesand common practices 

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Formal Phlebotomy Certification

• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship

• One year of Phlebotomyexperience