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.

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 Title

Radiologist Assistant - GI Procedures

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Division Of Radiology-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T99473

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As aRadiology Assistant (RA), you willprovide primaryvarious radiologicservicesunder an overseeing physicianUnder theirguidance and discretion,you willexercise autonomy in decision makingregardingpatient assessment, management andmedicalimagingand interventional services.You will join an exciting and engaging workplace culture in which you can enhance your skills while interacting with a diverse patient population and developing meaningful relationships.

A caregiver in this position works Monday - Friday| 8:00am - 5:00pm| mainly weekdays| could work weekends on a rotating shift as well onceestablishedin role.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician

• Perform proceduresas directed,includingfluoroscopic procedures,ultrasound guided biopsies and/or drainages, CT guided biopsies and/or drainages, Arthrograms,Myelogramsand any other procedures theRadiologistdeemsnecessary.

• Evaluate medical images, review preliminary reports and images with a supervisingphysicianandpreparetechnical reports tobe reviewed andsigned off

• Assess andevaluatethe physiological and psychological responsiveness of each patient.

• Participate in patient management, including prescriptive acquisition following review with the supervision physician.

• Administer and/or orderintravenous medication and contrast media, under the supervision of a physician and record documentation in the medical record.

• Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics, as well asadheringto national,institutionaland/or departmental standards,policiesand proceduresregardingthe standards of care for patients.

• Maintain patient modesty and comfort,perform basic nursing functions,report any change in patient condition or behavior,respect confidentiality of patient records andmaintainprofessional demeanor.

• Support Corporate Complianceinitiativesbyattendingdepartmental meetings/in-services tomaintaincurrent knowledge and understanding ofappropriate compliance-relatedprocessesintheir job, department, and entity.

• Assess andidentifysigns and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect for all populations served.

• Encourage patients to be active partners in their care to prevent harm or injury.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an educational program recognized by the ARRT

• Certified and in active standing with the AART

• Validation ofparticipatingin continuing education with a minimum of 50 credit hours in each biannual period

• Registered Technologist in Radiology[RT(R)]credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Registered Radiologist Assistant(R.R.A.)credentialed by with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Current state licensureas a Radiographer

• Currentlicense as a Radiologist Assistant with the State Medical Board of Ohio

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

• 3 years of experience as a Registered Radiology Technologist

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in all OSHA requirements. Must demonstrate the use of MSDS appropriately.

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.