CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 3100 Weston Road, Weston, FL 33331 Full-time Cleveland Clinic 5,166 reviews Full-time Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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 role works evenings from 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 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 patients are 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 patients 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 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 Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year in a healthcare related field Two years of imaging experience

Physical Requirements:

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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.