Part Time MRI Technologist Aide

Part Time MRI Technologist Aide at Great Lakes Medical Imaging

Job Title: MRI Technologist Aide

Reports to: MRI Manager

Pay: $17-$19 per hour (range based on external market data, internal data, and budget). This is the posted estimate.

Summary: The MRI Technologist Assistant works as a member of the MRI team, reporting to the MRI Manager. This role supports the patient experience and acts as a liaison between the registration and scheduling team, and the MRI department to ensure communication and patient care is maintained. This role performs a variety of tasks including patient calls, documentation in charts, assisting with patient needs and supporting the MRI Technologist.

Our Values

• Personalize the Experience
  • Greet with eye contact and share a smile.
  • Create a tone of friendliness and warmth in conversations with patients, peers, and associates.
  • Respectfully interact with patients, peers, and associates at their pace and level.
  • Take time to listen to and understand others.
  • Demonstrate patience and compassion when interacting with patients, peers, and associates.
  • Act on opportunities to go above and beyond.
• Own it, Do it
  • Do what you say you will do.
  • Anticipate and prevent potential problems.
  • Be responsible and efficient with Great Lakes resources (time, scheduling, property, equipment, etc.).
  • Follow up on inquiries promptly and accurately.
  • Take personal responsibility for your work area and the quality of your work.
  • Communicate clearly, respectfully, and in a timely manner.
• Perform as One Team
  • Speak positively about Great Lakes, team members, and patients.
  • Demonstrate respect and attentiveness to team members when communicating.
  • Recognize and share successes of the Great Lakes Way in action.
  • Proactively offer to help others.
  • Be flexible and embrace change with a positive attitude.
  • Contribute to a fun, energetic, and positive work environment.
  • Practice blameless problem solving, assuming the positive intentions of others.
• Strive for Excellence
  • Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
  • Be relentless about acting on opportunities to learn and improve.
  • Ask for, accept, and use feedback.
  • Look for and act on opportunities for continuous improvement.

Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Proficiently navigates the RIS system and notates in the electronic medical record, as appropriate
• Makes outbound calls to or takes inbound calls from patients to confirm their appointment, review MRI screening questions, and answer patient questions.
• Notify the MRI team of upcoming patient appointments with implants.
• Displays excellent patient care while maintaining continuous communication between the patient and the technologist to ensure a friendly environment with an efficient workflow.
• Has a thorough knowledge of MRI safety requirements including knowledge of the MRI environment
• Reviews the safety protocols and procedures with the patients and talks through the expectations the patient should have for the procedure.
• Thoroughly reviews patient paperwork to ensure that appropriate procedures are being completed.
• Offers support to patients during imaging and assists the Technologist with directing patients in preparation for their exam.
• Assist technologists change room over from scan to scan, change coils, wipe down room between patients.
• Assembles films and/or CDs if needed, uploads them, and obtains reports as required.
• Obtains accurate documentation of patient history pertaining to their specific examination.
• Routinely cleans and stocks rooms and control areas while assisting in the upkeep of patient supplies and inventory control, helps keep up on laundry.
• Understands the uses and purpose of coils and how to set up for an exam.
• Notifies supervisor of any equipment issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel to meet the needs of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills

• Strong computer skills including use of information systems and Google based programs
• Problem solving skills
• Strong oral communication skills including both phone and in person
• Strong customer service skills and diplomacy
• Experience in radiology or medical terminology preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, prior administrative/medical assisting experience helpful.
• The responsibilities above are representative of necessary qualifications to perform this position

Physical And Mental Requirements

• May be asked to lift up to 25 pounds
• Standing, walking, sitting, keyboard use for long periods of time
• Ability to listen and communicate with patients face to face or over the phone
• Will be required to read, write, work in a fast-paced office setting
• Ability to make decisions and think quickly
• Must have mental and physical capabilities to perform all tasks listed above

Note: This description is focused on the role and its requirements. Other job postings and locations may have different details.