Radiology Assistant

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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.   

Cleveland Clinic offers comprehensive radiology services including diagnostics, nuclear imaging, interventional procedures and 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 offer additional diagnostic 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 providing any additional assistance they may need. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and be exposed to the Radiology environment. All your work will help set the tone with the patient for their visit to the department. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide a wide variety of services and assistance to patients and visitors of all ages. 

• Greet patients and families upon arrival at the radiology area.  

• Escort patients to the appropriate room and assist patients with putting on a gown and moving on/off the table.  

• Ensure physical comfort and safety of the patient at all times.  

• Assure x-ray rooms are clean and equipped with appropriate supplies and equipment for each patient. 

• Observe patients for medical status and potential need of nursing care, physician care, oxygen or other care and quickly obtain proper assistance. 

• Review x-ray requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of x-ray required. 

• Place transport orders from radiology to floors and units.  

• Process orders in the radiology information system, including scheduling, tracking exams and films.  

• Process downtime and transport orders.  

• Perform routine duties related to patient care such as assisting with bedpans or in the washroom. 

• Perform courier functions as assigned. 

• Take films to the appropriate area for film library processing and deliver films to requesting areas.  

• Transport specimens to 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  

• 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.

• 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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