PRN MRI Tech Assistant (OPR MAIN)

When it comes to providing quality, patient-centered care – local matters. Our doctors and staff are invested in the community. We’re your local team of radiology experts. With cutting-edge medical imaging technology, highly trained clinical staff, and board-certified radiologists, we bring patient care and imaging excellence into focus.

• →Obtain medical/surgical history from a patient. You will need to communicate with the technologist if any questions arise.  
• →Monitor and adjust patient scheduling to ensure effective workflow and alert the supervisor when patients have been waiting more than 15 minutes, or the schedule is running behind.  
• →Explain the exam to the patient.   
• →Work closely with the technologist to ensure patient safety during exam phases.
• →Assist the technologist in getting the exam room ready and getting the patient situated. This aspect of the job will require patient lifting. Assisting with IV placement.  Proper equipment selection and linen changes.  
• →Assist in getting paperwork/patient schedule ready the following day. 
• →Any other duties necessary to ensure patient safety and maintain workflow.  
• →Stock supplies and clean and help with in-house laundry.
• →This job requires attention to detail, situational awareness, and the ability to talk and listen.  

Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and applicable agencies.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, fundamental physics, patient care, and medical ethics.

Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.

Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions.

Skill in identifying patient safety issues and notifying the supervisor.

Skills in situational awareness, safety

Ability to lift and position patients for patient positioning using correct body mechanics.

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees. 

Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, PACS, or EMR.

Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients user-friendly.

Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.

Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.

 
Work Environment: Combination of exam rooms and tech console area. In some situations, it may work in close quarters. Exposure to disease, radiation, biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals while performing job duties.

Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks usually associated with the radiology field, such as standing six to eight hours daily. It involves bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Heavy lifting of 75+ lbs. is required to move equipment and transfer patients—occasional stress when working with anxious patients or difficult exams.

Due to potential of being exposed to MRI environment, there are medical contingent requirements that may conflict with the requirements to this job and duties. All candidates will be considered but must be able to work in the MR environment safely for themselves, their co-workers and patients.