CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

Posted:
8/2/2024, 9:38:14 AM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

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Job Title

CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

                        

Location

Port St Lucie

                    

Facility

St Lucie West Med Center

                     

Department

SLW Cat Scan-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code

001526

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Join Cleveland Clinic Martin Health where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. At Martin Health, we strive daily to provide world-class care to the communities in and around Martin County and treat our patients as family. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.    
 

As an Imaging Assistant at Martin Health at St. Lucie West, you will help technologists prepare patient rooms and materials for radiology procedures, transport patients to and from the department, and assist technologists in completing paperwork and digital imaging requirements. In addition, you will help in all areas of the Radiology Department and assist in phlebotomy duties if needed. 


The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

  • Is always willing to help.  

  • Thrives in a team environment.  

  • Can multitask while staying organized.  

  • Is kind, compassionate, and empathetic.   

  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  


In this role, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You’ll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.      
 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

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.

Work Experience:

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

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.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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