Radiology Assistant

                    

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Job Title

Radiology Assistant

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

Mercy Hospital

                     

Department

Radiology Unit Diagnostic-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

G10014

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

3:30pm-7:00pm/10:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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.   

 

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital offers comprehensive radiology services including diagnostics, nuclear imaging, interventional procedures and radiation oncology. Diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound, X-ray, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and CT (computed tomography), help physicians diagnose or better understand certain conditions. Our experienced radiologists read and interpret images to offer additional diagnostic information to primary care or other referring physicians. By joining the team as a Radiology Assistant, you will work alongside Radiology Techs, moving and transporting patients, performing room turnovers and providing any additional assistance they may need. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and be exposed to the Radiology environment. All your work will help set the tone with the patient for their visit to the department. 

A caregiver in this position works varying days/hours. 

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 at all times.  

• Assure x-ray rooms are clean and equipped with appropriate supplies and equipment for each 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.