MRI Technologist Assistant St Ritas Medical Center
MRI Technologist Assistant St Ritas Medical Center
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The MRI Tech Assistant is responsible for answering the phone communicating with patients families and other staff verifying scripts and patient schedules. They conduct patient interviews to acquire patient history; assist with getting patients on and off the scanning tables; assist with the clinical monitoring of patients; assist with transporting patients to and from the department; cleans and stocks rooms and other general duties as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.
Maintains controlled access to the magnet room.
Professionally interacts with physicians technologist physician offices hospital staff patient family members and
patients.
Confirms information accurately at time of appointment checkin.
Prepares MRI cases by verifying information on outside exams and scanning patient authorization forms for personal
health information.
Greets and escorts patients to changing room; reviewing paperwork and briefly explaining procedure. Upon exam
completion escort patient to dressing room clean and prep exam room for next procedure.
Assists with timely workflow by having the next patient ready before the current patients exam is complete.
Assists technologists with screening patients: Inpatients Emergency Room patients and Outpatients.
Alerts technical staff regarding patient implants reveled through safety screening or written documentation and any
other safety concerns.
Assists technologists with patient positioning and equipment.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
Work Experience
1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Language
None
Patient Population
Neonates 04 weeks)
Infant 112 months)
Pediatrics 112 years)
Adolescents 1317 years)
Adults 1864 years)
Geriatrics 65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Prolonged periods of working alone
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency
Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs. x
Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs. x
Push/ Pull 050 lbs.x
Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.x
Stoop Kneelx
Crawlingx
Climbingx
Balancex
Bendingx
Work Position
Frequency
Sitting x
Walkingx
Standingx
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Depth perception
Hazards
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
Basic computer skills
basic medical terminology
phone etiquette
customer service
teamwork
attention to detail
communication skills
MRI Safety
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Radiology MRI St. RitasIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
