MRI Liaison - Magnetic Resonance - Day/Evening/Night

General Summary

Provides coordination for all MRI patients between the time of exam scheduling and completion of exam. Serves as a liaison between MRI staff and providers. Works under the general supervision of the technical team of the department.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and MRI staff in the early identification of potential exam order issues.
• Obtains valid orders, either verbally or by fax, to allow for timely continuation of care.
• Communicates clearly and follows up on open issues in a timely manner.
• Correctly identifies patients through obtaining and verifying thorough and accurate data and documents.
• Safeguards patient’s medical and MRI safety screening prior to presentation for exam.
• Verifies insurance authorization is in place prior to patient presentation for exam.
• Provides MRI staff with medical and environmental information pertinent to patient’s current illness and exam requested (i.e. medical implants, claustrophobia, special needs).
• Schedules patients on appropriate magnet considering implantable devices, body habitus and/or claustrophobia.
• Consults the MRI Safety Physicist in the event of any questionable implants, devices or additional MRI safety concerns.
• Demonstrates basic and updated MRI safety knowledge.
• Maintains a thorough and current knowledge of MRI services and external vendors for coordination of seamless care.
• Provides referring physician patient education information and direction to on-line resources.
• Consults with the MRI Team Leader or Lead Technologists for recommendations of other care options, as indicated, in the event the patient may not meet criteria for an MRI.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience: 1 year Relevant experience
• Licenses: Heartsaver CPR/AED within 180 days

Common Expectations

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

About the Team

• WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital: One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, offering a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services.
• WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center: Supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers.
• Honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.