MRI Assistant

About the role

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the patient flow of MRI examinations
• Clarify and document patient screening and safety procedures
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff with an emphasis on quality service and excellent patient care
• Demonstrate understanding of all emergency stops and patient extractions from the bore and magnet room
• Demonstrate proper phone etiquette and follow patient identification policy
• Participate in all staff meetings and read emails for updates
• Complete documentation of patient history, tech info, "Universal Time Out", exams, and scanned paperwork in PACS
• Assess stock levels and enter stock/pantry orders in computer system
• On a need to basis, perform other duties as trained and assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Preference of two years' experience in a healthcare environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• May include coverage at East Campus MRI and/or Cortland MRI according to department and patient needs

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Shifts may vary for coverage
• Days/Evenings FLEX
• May be scheduled to work shifts within department operations hours of 6:30am and 10:00pm
• Shifts are typically 8 hours
• 0% - 10% Local Travel may be expected in this role

Pay

• Standard Rate of $18.50 to $24.00 per hour