Radiology Assistant
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Job Location:
North Canton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Title
Radiology Assistant
Location
Canton
Facility
North Canton Mercy Health Center
Department
Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Job Code
G10014
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinics Mercy Hospital Health CenterofNorth Canton and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mercy Hospital Health Center of North Canton is part of Mercy Hospital which officially became a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021.
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital offers comprehensive radiology services including diagnostics nuclear imaging interventionalproceduresand 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 offeradditionaldiagnostic 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 transport patients and providing anyadditionalassistance they may need. This isa great opportunityto hone skills especially for students in a radiology program. All your work will help set the tone with the patient for their visit to the department.
A caregiver in this position worksdays from 7:00AM 5:30PM with weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide a wide variety of services andassistanceto patients and visitors of all ages.
Greet patients and families upon arrival at the radiology area.
Escort patients to theappropriate roomandassistpatients with putting on a gown and moving on/off the table.
Ensurephysicalcomfort and safety of the patient at all times.
Assurex-ray rooms are clean and equipped withappropriate suppliesand equipment for each patient.
Observe patients for medical status and potential needofnursing care physician careoxygenor other care and quickly obtain properassistance.
Review x-ray requisition and computer exam forms todeterminethe type of x-ray.
Place transport orders from radiology to floors and units.
Process orders in the radiology information system including scheduling trackingexamsand films.
Process downtime and transport orders.
Take films to theappropriate areafor film library processing and deliver films to requesting areas.
Transport specimens to the lab for processing.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
One year of related experience in a physician office hospital or clinical setting involving patient care or customer service
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Current Radiology student
Physical Requirements:
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients i.e. pushing beds stretchers and wheelchairs.
Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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Junior IC
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