MRI Tech Aide

Job Purpose:
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Aide works under the supervision of a
registered technologist to assist in the positive experience and safety of the patients and staff. This
individual performs a variety of technical and nontechnical tasks while participating in direct patient
care activities. The MRI Technologist Aide assumes responsibility with the MRI Technologist for the safety of their patients and colleagues in their designated work area and takes corrective action when necessary to maintain such safety. A 6-week training program and corresponding course at North Star is completed before working in the field.


Duties:

• Assists with screening the patient before entering the MRI room.
• Cleans the exam room after each patient to provide a safe environment for patients, customers, and staff.
• Prepares the imaging room for the next patient to maintain an efficient patient flow.
• Maintains exam room supply levels with the MRI Tech to provide exam room with appropriate items for patient/provider use.
• Maintains cleanliness of imaging rooms and control rooms to ensure a positive environment for patients and staff.
• Operates software systems required for patient care and business operations.
• Reports patient or visitor safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors.
• Initiates first patient safety interview via phone for patient MRI safety questionnaires.
• Ensures safety of each MRI patient and medical staff while in the high magnetic field environment.
• Utilizes a variety of surface coils, pulse gating, cardiac gating, respiratory gating, patient monitoring equipment, and the loading of power injectors.
• Demonstrates the ability to react to a potentially dangerous “quench” situation.
• Maintains awareness of the oxygen-monitoring system in each exam room and demonstrates knowledge of what steps to take in case of an alarm.
• In the event of a medical emergency, removes the patient from the MRI exam room immediately before the medical emergency team takes over the patient’s care
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
   

Skills/Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or higher required
• Experience: Experience in health care field required
• Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Professionalism, Quality Focus
   

• $18 per hour
• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
• North Star Greenville: 4805A Wesley Street Greenville, TX 75401
• No weekends or on-call
• Major holidays off with holiday pay

Benefits 

• Health Insurance
• Up to 80 hours of PTO accrued per hour worked
• Scrubs Provided

Salary : $18