CT/MRI Technologist Assistant

                    

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Job Title

CT/MRI Technologist Assistant

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Fairview Hospital

                     

Department

Radiology MRI-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

C1131E

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:00am

                       

Job Summary

Gives direct patient care, CT/MRI procedures and safety. Promotes a patient/customer driven philosophy, exhibiting positive behavior that supports and enhances customer satisfaction. The
CT/MRI Scan Technician Assistant is continually interacting with technical staff, nurses, unit secretaries, patients, visitors and physicians. Communication is performed effectively and
professionally at all times. Requires knowledge of sterile and non-sterile techniques Involved in all aspects of the CT/MRI department operations including dispensing of department stock, stocking
rooms daily, preparing oral contrast and exam data entry.

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Assures room is setup properly prior to beginning of procedure; cleans room in a timely manner post-procedure.
• Reports any change in patient's condition or behavior.
• Assures patient modesty and comfort, assists patients with changing and answers call lights as appropriate.
• Assures patient is discharged to appropriate destination.
• Checks proper identification of patient per policy.
• Creates patient identification bands.
• Assists in positioning, lifting, and transporting of patients.
• Prepares oral contrast.
• Schedules scans and watches queue.
• Verifies physician exam order, looks at needs of patient and initiates communication and inpatient flow.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient records.
• Documents patient history, condition and any other pertinent information on requisition/history sheet and ensures all data is entered into the computer on day of exam, including nonprocedural changes, additional exams, and order revision.
• Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving transmitting and printing 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.
• Performs front desk administrative duties.
• Answers phones and questions; maintains department files.
• Knows correct downtime procedure.
• Takes responsibility for personal and patient radiation safety/MRI safety.
• Follows Radiation/MRI Safety Guidelines. Operates all equipment properly and with care.
• Immediately reports any malfunctions, necessary adjustments, or repairs; completes necessary documentation.
• Maintains ethical and professional relationship with all customers, demonstrating cooperative efforts with coworkers and the ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Assesses patient's readiness and need for learning, considering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
• Determines the best methodology to deliver education and receives verbal feedback or return demonstration to validate learning.
• Provides verbal and/or written instructions for tests/procedures, diagnoses, and discharge when appropriate.
• Documents what education has been delivered, patient's response and collaboration with any members of the health care team in coordination of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with emphasis on communication, computer skills and science courses.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required dependent on site/department.
• Strongly encouraged at all sites/departments.

Complexity of Work:

• Computer skills, broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, organized, and good interpersonal skills with all customer groups in a fast-paced environment.

Work Experience:

• One year in a healthcare related field.
• Current radiology students would be eligible.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range o