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 country. 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.
As aRadiology Assistant (RA), you willprovide primaryvarious radiologicservicesunder an overseeing physician.Under theirguidance and discretion,you willexercise autonomy in decision makingregardingpatient assessment, management andmedicalimagingand interventional services.You will join an exciting and engaging workplace culture in which you can enhance your skills while interacting with a diverse patient population and developing meaningful relationships.
A caregiver in this position works Monday - Friday| 8:00am - 5:00pm| mainly weekdays| could work weekends on a rotating shift as well onceestablishedin role.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Evaluate the daily schedule of procedures with the supervising physician.
Perform proceduresas directed,includingfluoroscopic procedures,ultrasound guided biopsies and/or drainages, CT guided biopsies and/or drainages, Arthrograms,Myelogramsand any other procedures theRadiologistdeemsnecessary.
Evaluate medical images, review preliminary reports and images with a supervisingphysicianandpreparetechnical reports tobe reviewed andsigned off.
Assess andevaluatethe physiological and psychological responsiveness of each patient.
Participate in patient management, including prescriptive acquisition following review with the supervision physician.
Administer and/or orderintravenous medication and contrast media, under the supervision of a physician and record documentation in the medical record.
Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics, as well asadheringto national,institutionaland/or departmental standards,policiesand proceduresregardingthe standards of care for patients.
Maintain patient modesty and comfort,perform basic nursing functions,report any change in patient condition or behavior,respect confidentiality of patient records andmaintainprofessional demeanor.
Support Corporate Complianceinitiativesbyattendingdepartmental meetings/in-services tomaintaincurrent knowledge and understanding ofappropriate compliance-relatedprocessesintheir job, department, and entity.
Assess andidentifysigns and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect for all populations served.
Encourage patients to be active partners in their care to prevent harm or injury.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an educational program recognized by the ARRT
Certified and in active standing with the AART
Validation ofparticipatingin continuing education with a minimum of 50 credit hours in each biannual period
Registered Technologist in Radiology[RT(R)]credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Registered Radiologist Assistant(R.R.A.)credentialed by with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current state licensureas a Radiographer
Currentlicense as a Radiologist Assistant with the State Medical Board of Ohio
Basic Life Support (BLS) andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
3 years of experience as a Registered Radiology Technologist
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipme