MRI Aide

Trinity Health•Muskegon, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: To assist the MRI Technologist in their daily duties What the MRI Aide will do: Assist Technologist with prepping patient for examination. Welcome and greet patients by introducing yourself. Help get patients changed. Identify and assist with special needs IE: wheelchair, hearing defects etc. Assist technologist in positioning patient on the MRI table. Under the direction of the MRI technologist, transport patients, and assist technologist in completing MRI related tasks. Access patient information from the hospital information system. Input pharmacy charges for contrast, assist in updating chart notes and scanning in paperwork. Answer phone and coordinate patient flow with nursing units and the Emergency Department. Assist in MRI safety screening including safety form review, surgical history and device look up. Stock supplies, linen and prepare MRI room for next patient. What the MRI Aide will need: High school graduate with patient experience or Medical Assistant certification. Must meet MRI safety screening requirements to work within Zone 4 magnetic field. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral. Preferred: Computer knowledge and medical terminology Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

High school graduate with patient experience or Medical Assistant certification.
Must meet MRI safety screening requirements to work within Zone 4 magnetic field.
Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge and medical terminology

Responsibilities

Assist Technologist with prepping patient for examination.
Welcome and greet patients by introducing yourself.
Help get patients changed.
Identify and assist with special needs IE: wheelchair, hearing defects etc.
Assist technologist in positioning patient on the MRI table.
Under the direction of the MRI technologist, transport patients, and assist technologist in completing MRI related tasks.
Access patient information from the hospital information system.
Input pharmacy charges for contrast, assist in updating chart notes and scanning in paperwork.
Answer phone and coordinate patient flow with nursing units and the Emergency Department.
Assist in MRI safety screening including safety form review, surgical history and device look up.
Stock supplies, linen and prepare MRI room for next patient.