CT MRI Scan Technologist Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic seeks a CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant at its Main Campus to support the CT/MRI department, including stocking, contrast prep, data entry, and image handling. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and serves as an entry point into the healthcare field.

The position offers day/evening shifts (6:30am–3:30pm or 10:30am–7:30pm) and requires basic education plus BLS certification and healthcare exposure. Apply to join a world-class care team at a leading hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare-related field or current radiology student.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms before procedures and ensure readiness.
• Clean rooms promptly after procedures.
• Assist patients with changing, maintain modesty and comfort, respond to call lights.
• Discharge patient to appropriate destination.
• Verify patient identification and prepare ID bands.
• Schedule scans and manage the queue.
• Review physician orders, assess patient needs, and communicate with inpatient flow.
• Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via PACS and report malfunctions.
• Follow Radiation/MRI Safety Guidelines and operate equipment carefully.
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Assess patient readiness and learning needs, considering diversity and inclusion.
• Provide clear verbal/written instructions for tests and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Healthcare experience

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

As a CT/MRI Scan Technologist Assistant, you are involved in all aspects of the CT/MRI department operations, including department stocking, oral contrast preparation, exam data entry and more. In this role, you will promote a patient-driven philosophy, exhibiting positive behavior that supports and enhances their care experience. This position is an excellent entry into the healthcare field at Cleveland Clinic.

Shift

A caregiver in this position works day/evening rotation, 6:30am—3:30pm or 10:30am—7:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• One year of experience in a healthcare related field OR current radiology student
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.25

Maximum hourly: $23.25

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).