MRI Tech Aide (Southpointe)

About the role

Performs a range of administrative and clerical tasks to support the radiology department.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Explains procedures at a level the patient will understand.
• Provides appropriate patient care as required.
• P Practices sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Maintains adequate and appropriate records as directed.
• Responsible for documenting clinical and technical history on patient.
• Responsible for accurate utilization of the computer to document patient and exam information and charging functions.
• Absorbs required consent, history and screening forms are completed and verified by signature of customer and/or legal guardian and/or physician, and/or technologist prior to performing procedure.
• Communicates with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, verbally and in writing.
• Effectively manages time in order to balance patient treatment needs, documentation, and educational requirements.
• Complies with all MRI safety protocols.
• Ensures patient screening questionnaire is properly reviewed.
• Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
• Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and current professional literature.
• Maintains and applies working knowledge of Hospital and Radiology information systems.
• Maintains and applies working knowledge of Picture Archive and Communication (PACS) system.
• Participates in Quality initiatives to help assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reports results to appropriate administrative levels.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight.
• Carry items of up to 20 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing and walking.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Environment

• Works in a strong magnetic field.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
• May be exposed to ionizing radiation and sharps.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues.
• Organization skills.
• Communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Multi-tasking.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.