CT/MRI Scan Technician Assistant
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. As a CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant, you are involved in all aspects of the CT/MRI department operations, including department stocking, oral contrast preparation, exam data entry and more. In this role, you will promote a patient-driven philosophy, exhibiting positive behavior that supports and enhances their care experience. This position is an excellent entry into the healthcare field at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—8:30pm. 2-12 hours shift. Tue, Wed, Thur.
Requirements
- High school Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
- One year of experience in a healthcare related field OR current radiology student
- Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Responsibilities
- Assure rooms are set up properly before beginning of procedure.
- Clean rooms promptly post-procedure.
- Assure patient modesty and comfort, assist patients with changing, answer call lights as appropriate and report any change in patient's condition or behavior.
- Assure patient is discharged to appropriate destination.
- Check proper identification of patient per policy and create patient identification bands.
- Schedule scans and watch queue.
- Verify physician exam order, look at needs of patient and initiate communication and inpatient flow.
- Document patient history, conditions 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 knowledge in after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork immediately reporting any malfunctions to Help Desk and PACS Administrator.
- Follow Radiation/MRI Safety Guidelines.
- Operate all equipment properly and with care.
- Maintain ethical and professional relationships with all customers, demonstrating cooperative efforts with coworkers and the ability to accept constructive criticism.
- Assess the patient's readiness and need for learning, considering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
- Determine the best methodology to deliver education and receive verbal feedback or return demonstration to validate learning.
- Provide verbal and/or written instructions for tests/procedures, diagnoses, and discharge when appropriate.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
