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.
The Radiology Assistant (RA) is a healthcare professional certified and registered in radiology and is credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to provide primary healthcare services in medical imaging with physician supervision. Within the physician-RA relationship and under the supervision, guidance and discretion of the supervising physician, RA's exercise autonomy in decision making in the role of primary health care provider with regard to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of medical imaging and interventional services.
A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
After demonstrating competency and under the guidance, supervision and discretion of the supervising physician, perform procedures including, but not limited to: Fluoroscopic procedures, Ultrasound guided biopsies and/or drainages, CT guided biopsies and/or drainages, Arthrograms, Myelograms, Vascular Access Procedures including Venograms/Arteriograms, Venous Access Procedures including declots/Permacath Placement/Central Line Placement, IVC Filter Placement, Fistulgrams, Nephrostograms, Cholangiograms, Gastrostomies and any other procedures the radiologist deems necessary.
Maintain values congruent with the Code of Ethics, as well as adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the 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 and maintain professional demeanor.
Support Corporate Compliance initiatives by attending departmental meetings/in-services to maintain current knowledge and understanding of appropriate compliance-relatedprocesses in their job, department, and entity.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in all OSHA requirements. Must demonstrate the use of MSDS appropriately.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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