CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

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

Our team has the skills and expertise to provide the full spectrum of imaging services. From routine scans to in-depth evaluations, patients have access to every test they may need within our health system. As a CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant on this team, you will perform a variety of supportive tasks, including dispensing of department stock, stocking rooms daily, preparing oral contrast and exam data entry, providing direct care and enhancing customer satisfaction. Through collaboration with Technologists, you will help ensure safety, quality and a positive patient experience.

This role is an excellent entry into healthcare and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the best caregivers in the field. There are opportunities to cross-train in other areas as well as growth courses in leadership offered by Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works M-F, 8:00am 5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct patient care and CT/MRI procedures.
• Ensure rooms are set up properly before beginning of procedure and clean rooms in a timely manner post-procedure.
• Report any change in patient condition or behavior.
• Ensure patient modesty and comfort, assist patients with dressing changes and answer call lights as appropriate.
• Ensure the patient is discharged to the appropriate destination.
• Check proper identification of patient per policy and create patient identification bands.
• Assist in positioning, lifting and transporting of patients.
• Prepare oral contrast, schedule scans and watch the queue.
• Verify physician exam orders, look at needs of patient and initiate communication and inpatient flow.
• Document patient history, condition and any other pertinent information on requisition/history sheet and ensure all data is entered into the computer on day of exam, including nonprocedural changes, additional exams and order revision.
• Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS, when applicable.
• Perform front desk administrative duties, answer phones and maintain department files.
• Operate all equipment properly and with care, immediately report any malfunctions, necessary adjustments and complete necessary documentation.
• Assess the patient's readiness and need for learning, considering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
• Provide verbal and/or written instructions for tests/procedures, diagnoses and discharge when appropriate.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED OR Current Radiology Student
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of healthcare experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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