MRI Assistant - Brunswick, GA

Optim•Brunswick, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Assistant will assist the MRI Technologist with patients that are undergoing magnetic resonance imaging to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes in a high volume environment. He/she is expected to promote an efficient clinical workflow which leads to positive patient experiences and fosters positive work relationships among all departments at Optim.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Previous experience in medical clinic or facility required.
Must maintain ongoing CE requirements.
Must possess effective communication skills to include speaking professionally and clearly.
Must have knowledge of HIPAA.
Understands all aspects of MRI safety and compliance.
Reviews and understands policies, procedures and guidelines for safety.
Maintain a current BLS certification.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic and numeric systems.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Knowledge of MS Word, MS outlook, EMR (Athena), PACs and other relevant Imaging software.
Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.
Checks equipment within their scope to make sure that alarms are audible and working properly.
Ensures that images are sent to the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) at the completion of the study.
Ensures that all documentation is scanned in the PACS system for the radiologist to complete the study interpretation.
Regularly required to sit; use of hands; and to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Current AART certification preferred but not required.
Knowledge of clinical office operations and outpatient physician clinic workflow preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform various administrative tasks including appointment scheduling or precertifications if needed, encoding results of magnetic resonance imaging into the database and communicate with family and patient.
Perform clinical duties like taking the medical history of patients, escorting clients onto the MRI or radiologic department and maintain proper positioning of patients into the MRI scanner.
Work and coordinate with the head of departments, MRI technologists as well as MRI radiologists and physicians within the organization.
Possess a sound knowledge regarding all MRI procedures, safety-related issues and protocols in the radiologic department.
Be well-organized and have intense and good communication skills.
Be knowledgeable on computer-related works as they are responsible in encoding MRI results.
Upload MRI reports into Athena/EMR and submitting to ordering provider for review.
Demonstrate successful communications and understanding of patient needs, in the assessment, treatment and care of patients, by producing the expected results of clinical interventions.
Ensure that the patient’s safety is number one.
Act as a representative of the organization in offering customer service to all by demonstrating effective communication, responsiveness, and sensitivity to others.
Assist Tech with observations of patient and machine during procedure. Reports unusual occurrences.
Thoroughly review patient history and completes screening process before taking the patient into the MRI room.
Prepare room, equipment and materials as needed for patients.
Assist with chart prep as needed to verify exam orders in patient’s charts (or physician’s orders) prior to performing exams and checks for appropriate ICD-10 codes.
Maintain stock supplies, performs general office duties as needed.
Assist with cleaning and disinfecting room and equipment in regulation with OSHA standards.
Reduce the risk of healthcare acquired infections by following current CDC hand hygiene guidelines as evidenced by washing hands according to department guidelines. Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Assure accuracy of patient identification through verifying patient name, and patient birth date prior to patient treatment.
Perform other duties as assigned and fill in where needed. i.e. fills in for scheduler as needed
Demonstrate a courteous, friendly and professional demeanor while he/she greets patients and visitors and portrays the same demeanor while assisting the patients to the rooms
Complete annual compliance and regulatory requirements as applicable. Follow all work processes, procedures while maintaining compliance to the organizations rules and regulations.
Protect and keep all patient information confidential following all HIPAA, state and federal laws. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
Accept ownership for all tasks and responsibilities while improving the company’s reputation. Escalate any problems to the Manager or Supervisor as appropriate.
Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
Maintain a professional demeanor even when patients are upset, and contacting a supervisor if necessary.
May be required to work flexible hours and some weekends as needed by provider.
Other duties as assigned.