CT Scan Technologist Assistant

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

CT Scan Technologist Assistants continually interact with technical staff, nurses, unit secretaries, patients, visitors, and physicians. This position requires caregivers to have 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.

A caregiver in this position works 7:30AM - 4:00PM.

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.

• Document what education has been delivered, patient's response and collaboration with any members of the health care team in coordination of care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED with an emphasis on communication, computer skills and science courses.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at certain sites/departments but preferred for all.

• One year of experience in a healthcare related field.

• Current radiology students are eligible.

• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

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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.

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