What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT/MRI Scan Technician Assistant position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
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 8:00am—8:30pm. 2-12 hours shift. Tue, Wed, Thur.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Minimum hourly: $16.25
Maximum hourly: $23.25
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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 8:00am—8:30pm. 2-12 hours shift. Tue, Wed, Thur.
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 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.
- High school Diploma 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 current radiology student
- Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum hourly: $16.25
Maximum hourly: $23.25
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Salary : $16 - $23