MRI Clinical Technologist Assistant-PRN/FLOATER

Raleigh Radiology LLC•Cary, NC

43m•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Clinical Technologist Assistant position is located within Raleigh Radiology facilities, which are free-standing outpatient imaging centers in Wake County, NC, and surrounding areas. The primary function of this role is to coordinate patient movement through the system, assist with exam protocols, and process medical records as required, in collaboration with other staff and leadership. This position reports to the Technologist – Lead and the Regional Manager of Clinical Operations.

Requirements

High school / GED graduate.
No prior experience required.
BLS is required within the first 90 days of employment.
Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Organizes the movement of patients from the main waiting room to sub-waiting rooms.
Assists patients who need help dressing/undressing, toileting, etc.
Explains procedures to patients in layman's terms and answers questions within his/her scope.
Assists patients who have difficulty ambulating and provides wheelchair assistance to and from the auto, if necessary.
Maintains constant oversight of various waiting and dressing areas to ensure patient safety.
Maintains all patient waiting areas, keeping them clean, neat, and hazard-free.
Stocks a sufficient amount of linen in patient care areas and removes soiled linen to an appropriate storage closet.
Maintains standards of professional care and implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology.
Assesses patient’s condition (physical and psychosocial) and prioritizes needs.
Reports and records pertinent observations to appropriate personnel.
Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed and within scope.
Participates in the economical utilization of supplies and assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use.
Assists coworkers and physicians in giving care to patients and establishes and maintains open communication.
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients.
Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for patients and staff.
Stocks various areas with necessary supplies – paper, contrast, magazines, etc.
Cooperates with other staff members in the accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees.
Delivers oral contrast and drinking instructions to CT patients.
Scans documents and completes studies in RIS with notes and directions from technologists.
Sets up and assists in IV starts and power injector loading, and assesses patients during IV contrast delivery.
Assists with positioning and immobilization for patients as needed.
Maintains supply par levels and communicates supply needs to leadership and assists in the distribution of supplies when delivered for all modalities.
Calls referrers to clarify orders, request orders, and provide results; maintains all communication with referrers in RIS.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned.