MRI Technologist Assistant - West Hospital

MRI Technologist Assistant

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, technologists, 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 patient's exam is complete.
• Assists technologists with screening patients:
  Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients.
• Alerts technical staff regarding patient implants, revealed 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)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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.