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. The MRI Assistant will optimize patient flow of MRI examinations, clarify and document patient screening and safety procedures, provide excellent customer service, and perform other duties as trained and assigned.
Responsibilities
- Observe safety and warning signs, demonstrate understanding in emergency stops and patient extractions.
- Demonstrate proper phone etiquette and follow patient identification policy.
- Participate in staff meetings and read emails for updates.
- Complete documentation of patient history, tech info, "Universal Time Out", exams, and scanned paperwork PACS.
- Assess stock levels and enter stock/pantry orders in computer system.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years' experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
- Problem-solving ability and attention to detail preferred.
- Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
- 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.
Benefits
The MRI Assistant position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits programs. Professional development opportunities are available through Cayuga Health.
Pay
Standard Rate of $18.50 to $24.00 per hour.
Schedule
Shift: 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.
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.
- 0% - 10% Local Travel may be expected in this role.