CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

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.

The Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital Department of Imaging team has the skills and expertise to provide the full spectrum of imaging services. From routine scans to in-depth evaluations, patients have access to every test they may need within our health system. As a CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant on this team, you will perform a variety of supportive tasks, including dispensing of department stock, stocking rooms daily, preparing oral contrast and exam data entry.  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 days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with emphasis on communication, computer skills and science courses
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience in a healthcare related field OR current radiology student