Radiology Assistant

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

3d•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 us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. Cleveland Clinic has the latest and most complete array of sophisticated equipment to provide fast, accurate and less invasive diagnoses of medical problems. As a Radiology Assistant, you will support the MRI department flow by escorting patients from radiology reception and getting the patients prepared for their MRI. You may also aid in transporting inpatients in emergent situations. Your work is critical to the ongoing care this team provides, allowing you to make a difference in the community every day. A PRN caregiver in this position works every Saturday from 7:00AM – 3:30PM and as needed on 2nd shift from 2:30PM – 11:00PM.

Requirements

Enrollment in a Radiologic Technology Program from an approved school
One year of related experience in a physician office, hospital or clinical setting involving patient care or customer service
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.
Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide variety of services and assistance to patients and visitors of all ages.
Greet patients and families upon arrival at the radiology area.
Escort patients to the appropriate room and assist patients with putting on a gown and moving on/off the table.
Ensure physical comfort and safety of the patient.
Assure x-ray rooms are clean and equipped with appropriate supplies and equipment for each patient.
Observe patients for medical status and potential need of nursing care, physician care, oxygen or other care and quickly obtain proper assistance.
Review x-ray requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of x-ray required.
Place transport orders from radiology to floors and units.
Process orders in the radiology information system, including scheduling, tracking exams and films.
Process downtime and transport orders.
Take films to the appropriate area for film library processing and deliver films to requesting areas.