MRI Tech Aide Weekend

Position Summary:


Accompanies the MRI Technologist during all MRI procedures by serving as the 2nd staff member in the MRI suite per ACR recommendations. Could assist with transport of patients, verifying orders with provider offices and radiologists, scheduling, turning over MRI suite, ordering and stocking supplies, calling patients to verify screening forms and lab work needed, completing paperwork, and other tasks as asked.

Qualifications:


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work
environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow
and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and
initiative.

Essential Functions:

• Accompanies and assists the MRI technologist with patient care and tasks.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. May have contact with blood and body fluid while assisting the Technologist.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Assists the Technologist performing the MRI exam by verifying orders, patient preparedness, etc.
• Assists in transporting patients to and from the MRI Department.
• Assists the patient to and from the MRI suite and table from their IP rooms via cart or wheelchair.
• Maintains annual competency assessment for skills needed to perform this job.
• Assists the technologist inputting patient notes in EPIC, RIS and PACS.
• Assists the technologist in sending and documenting imaging and notes via multiple on-line resources.
• Responsible for cleaning all equipment in the MRI Department.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.