CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•Medina, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. 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 role works weekend days from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Additional hours may be available, either as two 12-hour shifts on the weekend or an extra 8-hour shift during the week.

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
Computer skills
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.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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.

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.