MRI Assistant

Insight Imaging is searching for a reliable MRI Assistant to work in our imaging clinic.

The perfect candidates must have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment while providing excellent customer service and patient care at all times.

We are looking for a team member who is committed to running a smooth and efficient schedule for physicians, which will allow for an enjoyable environment and experience for our patients.

The personal qualities that we insist upon and feel are the most heavily weighed include but are not limited to being . This position will offer room for personal and professional growth along with a great opportunity to work with excellent Physicians, MRI technicians, administrators and co-workers.

Duties :

• Greets all patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates in a courteous and professional manner. Addresses customers’ needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
• Transports patients safely and effectively by wheelchair or stretcher using side rails, safety straps, and locks as appropriate.

Exercises caution with regards to oxygen tanks and other medical devices.

Observes / monitors patients for comfort, safety, and mental and physical status while transporting and while in the exam room.

Alerts technologist, physician, or supervisor of patient problems or concerns.

• Recognizes equipment or patient problems and brings to the attention of technologist, physician, or supervisor as appropriate.
• Prepares procedure rooms for examinations or procedures by obtaining required instruments, supplies, and equipment, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of a safe and orderly environment.

Keeps non-compatible equipment / devices out of the scanner room (MRI). Cleans exam rooms and equipment after procedures to prepare for the next patient.

Prepares patients for procedures per department standards and protocols, ensuring adherence to proper identification checks.

Assists during procedures as requested and performs technical and limited patient care activities under the direction of a technologist, nurse, physician extender or physician.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials by reporting inventory depletion and restocking to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and protocols to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.

Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of modality services / activities.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors by requiring and supporting the establishment, maintenance, and education of an effective safety management program.

Adheres to safety practices for staff, patients, and self.

• Remains proficient in the use of Radiology / Information Management systems as needed.
• Participates in Performance improvement activities.
• Performs other functions as directed to assist and support the Technologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Contact involves dealing with sick people.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Proven excellence in patient safety and care
• Friendly, empathetic & respectful
• Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace
• Able to work in a fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
• Able to work under pressure and in situations that benefit from patience, tact, stamina and endurance
• Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
• Committed to contributing to a positive environment, even in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.
• Able to provide eligibility for employment for any . employer
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting is preferred.
• Must be willing to work weekends.
30+ days ago