MRI Tech Assistant- Full-Time

UVA Imaging is looking for an EMT, LPN, or Radiology Technologist who loves patient care but is looking for something beyond the usual job role! Come join the UVA Imaging team as a full-time MRI Technologist Assistant as part of our remote scanning team, working as part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses, scanning and remote technologists, and imaging center staff in the exciting field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging! As an MRI Technologist Assistant, your primary function is to assist the Remote MRI Technologist in performing imaging services to patients. This position works exclusively in an outpatient setting, flexible schedules to include days eve and weekends. No call or overnights. Begin or continue your exciting and rewarding career in Charlottesville, Virginia today!

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Assist the Remote MRI Technologist to perform high quality diagnostic imaging services in a safe, timely, professional, confidential, personally attentive manner.
• Responsible for MRI patient screening, positioning, and patient observation during examination.
• Ensure patient history form is accurate, complete, and reviewed with the ROCC Technologist. Identify and investigate areas of concern to preclude patient incidents.
• Properly place and maintain patent IV access for patients, as needed, using aseptic technique. Administer MR contrast agents as prescribed by the ordering physician. Identify adverse reactions following injection and escalate patient treatment according to protocol.
• Assist with the overall workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments.
• Escort patients to and from the MR suite. Provide proper patient communication throughout the examination according to policy and procedure.
• Perform other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

Accomplishing our mission takes a team of people, who are dedicated to treating others as they expect to be treated and who consistently demonstrate mutual respect for one another. We hold our employees in high regard as the key component to our success. We offer a total compensation package including competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits program for your health, your quality of life, and your future:

• Shift Differential Pay and Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with an FSA Account
• 401(k) plan with Company Match and Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Requirements

Experience

• EMT, LPN, or Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
  
  

Education

• EMT, LPN, or Radiologic Technologist licensure required
  
  

License/Certification Requirements

• BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently as an extension of certified/registered staff or licensed independent practitioner.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.
  
  

Our Guiding Principles

Image - Integrity is the fair and honest benchmark by which we make decisions and take actions, in every situation, every day.

Making a Difference - We distinguish our services by combining the comfort and convenience of outpatient imaging care with the innovation and expertise of University of Virginia Health System.

Accountability - We lead by example, insisting on ownership and responsibility for the services and care that we provide.

Growth - We are committed to meeting the evolving and expanding imaging needs of those we serve.

Excellence - We strive to do our best at all times by creating a quality driven, patient-centered, employee empowered and safe workplace.

Serving patients in over 50 communities, OIA is an imaging center management & development operation that is committed to delivering an affordable diagnostic imaging option without compromising customer convenience, care, technology or results. We are always recruiting for talented individuals who are dedicated to excellent patient care and the highest level of customer service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employment Type: Full Time