CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•Twinsburg, OH

About The Position

The CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant supports all aspects of CT/MRI department operations, including stocking the department, preparing oral contrast, and entering exam data. The role promotes a patient-driven philosophy and positive behavior that supports the patient care experience. It is described as an entry point into healthcare at Cleveland Clinic. The position is based at the Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. The caregiver works a day schedule, either 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The posting also lists the schedule as 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a healthcare-related field or current enrollment as a radiology student.

Responsibilities

Set up rooms properly before procedures and clean them promptly after procedures.
Maintain patient modesty and comfort; assist patients with changing, answer call lights as appropriate, and report changes in patient condition or behavior.
Ensure patients are discharged to the appropriate destination.
Verify patient identification according to policy and create patient identification bands.
Schedule scans and monitor the queue.
Verify physician exam orders, assess patient needs, and initiate communication and inpatient flow.
Document patient history, conditions, and other pertinent information on requisition/history sheets, and ensure exam data is entered into the computer on the day of the exam, including nonprocedural changes, additional exams, and order revisions.
Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images through PACS when applicable; know after-hours image transmission procedures and appropriate paperwork, and promptly report malfunctions to the Help Desk and PACS Administrator.
Follow Radiation/MRI safety guidelines and operate equipment properly and carefully.
Maintain ethical and professional relationships with customers, cooperate with coworkers, and accept constructive criticism.
Assess patients’ readiness and learning needs while considering diversity and inclusion.
Choose an appropriate method to provide education and use verbal feedback or return demonstrations to validate learning.
Provide verbal and/or written instructions for tests, procedures, diagnoses, and discharge when appropriate.