Job Description

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.

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Job Title

CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

Location

Stow

Facility

Stow Health and Wellness

Department

Radiol-MRI-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

C1131E

Shift

Days

Schedule

6:30am-7:00pm

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergencycareand specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility

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,exhibitingpositive 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 position works Monday-Wednesday from 6:30AM – 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,assistpatients with changing, answer call lights asappropriateand report any change in patient's condition or behavior.

• Assurepatient isdischarged to appropriatedestination

• Check proper identification ofpatientper policy and create patient identification bands.

• Schedule scans and watchqueue

• Verify physician exam order, look atneedsofpatientand initiate communication and inpatient flow.

• Document patient history, condition 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,additionalexams, and order revision.

• Acquire, archive,transmitand print images via PACS, when applicable knowledge in after-hourstransmission of images andappropriate paperworkimmediatelyreporting any malfunctions to Help Desk and PACS Administrator.

• Perform front desk administrative duties

• Follow Radiation/MRI Safety Guidelines.

• Operate all equipment properly and with care.

• Maintain ethical and professional relationships with all customers,demonstratingcooperative efforts withcoworkersand the ability to accept constructive criticism.

• Assess the patient's readiness and need for learning, considering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

• Determinethe bestmethodologyto deliver education and receive verbal feedback or returndemonstrationtovalidatelearning.

• Provide verbal and/or written instructions for tests/procedures, diagnoses, and discharge whenappropriate

• Document what education has been delivered,patient'sresponse and collaboration with any members of the health care team in coordinationofcare.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GED with an emphasis on communication, computerskillsand science courses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Current radiology/imaging students are eligible

• One year of experience in a healthcare related field

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. 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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.