MRI Weekend Clinical Assistant Overnights

St. Luke's University Health Network•Quakertown, PA

About The Position

The Weekend MRI Clinical Assistant coordinates patient care services and supports MRI technologists. The role includes greeting patients in the registration area, escorting them to the MRI changing area, and helping prepare them for their specific MRI exam. It also involves communications, clerical work, supply management, use of the EMR/PACS, and ensuring patient and medical-record information is accurate before digital images are sent to PACS. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
General computer skills and medical terminology.
Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including standing or walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute increments, sitting for up to 1 hour per day in 15-minute increments, lifting or moving objects up to 40 pounds, and pushing or pulling patients weighing up to 400 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of hospital experience is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and positively, supporting the image of the organization and department.
Review the daily MRI schedule and greet patients in the registration area at their scheduled appointment time.
Introduce themselves to patients, identify them verbally using Mr. or Mrs., and promptly notify the technologist of the patient's arrival.
Inform patients if there will be a delay before their exam starts.
Escort patients to the MRI changing area and assist technologists, nursing staff, or the Radiologist in preparing patients for exams.
Follow downtime procedures accurately to support continuity of care.
Complete clerical functions, including copying and faxing, and use telephone, fax, and electronic mail systems effectively.
Manage supplies in accordance with the department budget and predetermined par levels, including inventory, reordering, and stocking patient care areas.
Demonstrate competency in the EMR/PACS appropriate to job responsibilities.
Use proper telephone techniques and etiquette when answering and directing calls and taking complete, accurate messages.
Complete annual competency assessments required by the department and hospital.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS, verify the correct patient is selected from the worklist, and confirm medical record information is accurate before transmission.