MRI Technologist Assistant West Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

West Hospital - MRI Technologist Assistant

Full-Time - 40Hrs/Week

Shift - Days/Afternoons

Job Summary:

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 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 check-in.
• 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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• basic medical terminology
• phone etiquette
• customer service
• teamwork
• attention to detail
• communication skills
• MRI Safety

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 .