MRI Clinical Assistant - PT (24 hrs/week, Nights) - Warren Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network•Phillipsburg, NJ

7d•$18 - $26

About The Position

The MRI Clinical Assistant coordinates patient care services and supports MRI technologists. The role greets patients in the registration area, escorts them to the MRI changing area, and assists with preparing them for their MRI exams. It also includes clerical and supply-management duties, accurate use of downtime procedures, and supporting patient education and satisfaction goals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
General computer skills and medical terminology.
Excellent customer-relations and communication skills.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to stand or walk up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute increments; sit up to 1 hour per day in 15-minute increments; and walk on level or carpeted surfaces for up to 10 minutes consecutively.
Ability to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds and push or pull patients weighing up to 400 pounds.
Ability to occasionally stoop or bend, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to hear normal conversation and call bells, and visual ability for general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Manual dexterity to type on a keyboard for up to 5 minutes at a time, with frequent hand and finger use for data entry and charting.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of hospital experience (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and positively to support the image of the organization and department.
Review the daily MRI schedule, greet patients at their scheduled appointment time, introduce oneself, and verbally identify patients using Mr. or Mrs.
Notify the technologist immediately when a patient arrives and inform patients of delays in 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 maintain continuity of patient care.
Complete clerical tasks, including copying and faxing, and use telephone, fax, and electronic mail systems effectively.
Manage supplies in accordance with the department budget and par levels, including inventory control, reordering, and stocking patient care areas.
Demonstrate competency with the EMR/PACS appropriate to job responsibilities.
Use proper telephone techniques and etiquette when answering and directing calls and taking complete, accurate messages.
Complete yearly competency assessments required by the department and hospital.
Support department success in achieving the hospital's patient satisfaction goal and provide patient education to every patient.