MRI Liaison

Job Title: MRI Liaison

Location: SCMC Madras/Prineville

Hours: 4'10 hours shifts, working days are flexible

Pay Rate: starting rate $21.86 per hour DOE, education and internal equity

Position Type: Full Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement, Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off

Resume Required: Yes

Date Posted: 1/22/2025

Posting: Open until filled.

The MRI Liaison is responsible for assisting the imaging technologists, and schedulers with exam preparatory duties of the department as described. These duties include acting as a scheduling liaison to assist referring physician offices with order questions, ensuring orders match scheduled exam, ensuring exams are scheduled at appropriate locations based on patient details (i.e., body habitus, implant conditions, etc.), and aiding the MR technologists and MRSO in collecting data on MRI safety of patient implants. Patient interaction includes properly identifying and greeting all patients for radiology procedures and safely transporting/escorting the patients to the exam room, assisting in preparation for their exams, ensuring readiness of the exam rooms, acting as medical chaperone to ensure patient and provider comfort and safety, for the duration of the exam. At the conclusion of the exam, duties will include dismissing the patient and giving any special instructions as needed. Additional duties include maintaining adequate supplies in exam rooms, answering telephone inquiries, and data entry.

MRI Manager and Chief Outpatient Operations Officer (COOO)

This position requires regular, reliable attendance. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, as the consequences of even a minor mistake can be significant for patients and providers.

1. Ensures incoming and scheduled orders are appropriate for given exam indications, scheduled at appropriate locations and with an appropriate amount of time.

2. Scheduling liaison to answer referring physician order questions as well as gather necessary information on patient implants.

3. Operates as a medical chaperone to ensure patient and provider comfort, safety, privacy and security during exams.

4. Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written, and active listening skills.

5. May be asked to transport/escort patients to dressing/exam rooms and to diagnostic procedures using wheelchairs, carts, beds, stretchers, and other ancillary equipment.

6. May be asked to assist patients with personal care duties such as gowning, escorting to the restrooms, and assisting with patient needs during a procedure.

7. Ability to prioritize assignments and work in fast-paced environment.

8. Ability to work independently.

9. Monitors, receives, and stores incoming supplies and alerts appropriate staff when supplies are needed.

10. Processes records of radiologic procedures performed and enters data in computer.

11. Ability to work cohesively with others.

12. Must be able to enter an MRI scanning room.

13. Performs other duties as necessary and assigned to keep the department running smoothly.

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred but on the job training may be provided. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Medical Chaperone certification is required, must be obtained within 30 days of employment. High School diploma or equivalent and CPR certification required.

These typical physical demands are required with or without accommodations

CORA is an equal opportunity employer which advocates achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. CORA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.