MRI Tech Assistant | St. Rita's Medical Center

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The MRI Tech Assistant is responsible for answering the phone, communicating with patients, families and other staff, verifying scripts and patient schedules. They conduct patient interviews to acquire patient history; assist with getting patients on and off the scanning tables; assist with the clinical monitoring of patients; assist with transporting patients to and from the department; cleans and stocks rooms, and other general duties as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.
• Maintains controlled access to the magnet room.
• Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and

patients.

• Confirms information accurately at time of appointment check-in.
• Prepares MRI cases by verifying information on outside exams and scanning patient authorization forms for personal

health information.

• Greets and escorts patients to changing room; reviewing paperwork and briefly explaining procedure. Upon exam

completion, escort patient to dressing room, clean and prep exam room for next procedure.

• Assists with timely workflow by having the next patient ready before the current patient’s exam is complete.
• Assists technologists with screening patients: Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients.
• Alerts technical staff regarding patient implants, reveled through safety screening, or written documentation and any

other safety concerns.

• Assists technologists with patient positioning and equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Prolonged periods of working alone

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  Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x

Stoop, Kneel x

Crawling x

Climbing x

Balance x

Bending x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting x

Walking x

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Hazards

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

Basic computer skills

basic medical terminology

phone etiquette

customer service

teamwork

attention to detail

communication skills

MRI Safety

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com