CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

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 CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant Location Mentor Facility Mentor Hospital Department CT Scanner-Mentor Hospital Job Code C1131E Shift Evenings Schedule 1:00pm-9:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care close to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team. 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, exhibiting positive 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 – Friday, 12:30pm – 9:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assure room s are set up properly before beginning of procedure . C lean room s 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, condition s 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 revision. Acquire , archive, transmit and print images via PACS, when applicable knowledge in after- hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork immediately reporting any malfunctions to Help Desk and PACS Administrator. Follow Radiation/MRI Safety Guidelines. Operate all equipment properly and with care. 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 . Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High s chool D iploma or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross One year of experience in a healthcare related field OR c urrent radiology student Broa d knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy 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: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.