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Cleveland Clinic CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant - Radiology in Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Join the Cleveland Clinic team at our Middleburg Heights Facility, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistants continually interact with technical staff, nurses, unit secretaries, patients, visitors and physicians. On this team, you will use your knowledge of sterile and non-sterile techniques to dispense department stock, stock rooms daily, prepare oral contrast and enter exam data. This position offers a foot in the door to the world of imaging and additional opportunities at Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works from 6:30AM - 3:00PM and 10:30AM - 7:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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 revisions.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS, when applicable.
Report any malfunctions to Help Desk and PACS Administrator.
Follow Radiation/MRI Safety Guidelines.
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.
Document what education has been delivered, patient's response and collaboration with any members of the health care team in coordination of care.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED with an emphasis on communication, computer skills and science courses.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at certain sites/departments but preferred for all
One year of experience in a healthcare related field
Current radiology students eligible
Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Full range of body motion for handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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