Radiology Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•North Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Assistant works alongside Radiology Technologists at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, assisting with patient movement and transport, room turnovers, and other departmental needs. The role supports patients and visitors throughout their radiology visit and helps maintain a safe, comfortable, clean, and properly equipped environment. This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience in a physician office, hospital, or clinical setting involving patient care or customer service.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, including pushing beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Ability to maneuver equipment and use the motor coordination required to operate equipment.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

Provide services and assistance to patients and visitors of all ages.
Greet patients and families upon arrival in the radiology area.
Escort patients to the appropriate room and assist them with putting on a gown and moving onto or off the examination table.
Ensure patients’ physical comfort and safety at all times.
Keep X-ray rooms clean and stocked with appropriate supplies and equipment for each patient.
Observe patients’ medical status and potential need for nursing care, physician care, oxygen, or other assistance, and promptly obtain appropriate help.
Review X-ray requisitions and computer exam forms to determine the required X-ray.
Place transport orders from radiology to floors and units.
Process orders in the radiology information system, including scheduling and tracking exams and films.
Process downtime and transport orders.
Perform routine patient-care duties, such as assisting with bedpans or in the washroom.
Perform assigned courier functions.
Take films to the appropriate area for film-library processing and deliver films to requesting areas.
Transport specimens to the laboratory for processing.