What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Assistant - PRN position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
Cleveland Clinic has the latest and most complete array of sophisticated equipment to provide fast, accurate and less invasive diagnoses of medical problems. As a Radiology Assistant, you will support fellow caregivers in providing essential treatments by reviewing x-ray requisitions, examining computer exam forms, determining the appropriate tests and transporting films to the library. Your work is critical to the ongoing care this team provides, allowing you to make a difference in the community every day.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 5:00PM – 10:00PM. Scheduling is open based on availability.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Minimum hourly: $17.50
Maximum hourly: $17.50
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.).
Cleveland Clinic has the latest and most complete array of sophisticated equipment to provide fast, accurate and less invasive diagnoses of medical problems. As a Radiology Assistant, you will support fellow caregivers in providing essential treatments by reviewing x-ray requisitions, examining computer exam forms, determining the appropriate tests and transporting films to the library. Your work is critical to the ongoing care this team provides, allowing you to make a difference in the community every day.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 5:00PM – 10:00PM. Scheduling is open based on availability.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide a wide variety of services and assistance to patients and visitors of all ages.
- Greet patients and families upon arrival at the radiology area.
- Escort patients to the appropriate room and assist patients with putting on a gown and moving on/off the table.
- Ensure physical comfort and safety of the patient.
- Observe patients for medical status and potential need of nursing care, physician care, oxygen or other care and quickly obtain proper assistance.
- Review x-ray requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of x-ray required.
- Assure x-ray rooms are clean and equipped with appropriate supplies and equipment for each patient.
- Place transport orders from radiology to floors and units.
- Process orders in the radiology information system, including scheduling, tracking exams and films.
- Process downtime and transport orders.
- Take films to the appropriate area for film library processing and deliver films to requesting areas.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including bedpans or in the washroom.
- Enrollment in a Radiologic Technology Program from an approved school
- One year of related experience in a physician office, hospital or clinical setting involving patient care or customer service
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients, i.e., pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum hourly: $17.50
Maximum hourly: $17.50
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.).
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