MRI Imaging Assistant

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology department at Medical Associates is hiring a full-time MRI Imaging Assistant to join our team! This person should have a high attention to detail, enjoy interacting with patients and clinical staff, and are motivated by high-volume and detailed work. This position is a great opportunity for potential students or people new to the field looking to gain experience in Radiology!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• MRI safety training or willingness to complete training upon hire.
• MRI compatible wheelchair, Radiology associated computer programs.
• Ability to multitask and in a busy, patient-centered work environment.
• Strong emphasis on safety awareness and compliance.
• Problem-solving abilities and techniques along with excellent communication.
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior healthcare experience (radiology, imaging, medical assistant, or patient care role) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify identity, and escort them to and from the MRI suite, assisting with changing of garments if needed.
• Assist the MRI technologist with patient flow to include with room preparation/turnover and equipment readiness while adhering to MRI safety regulatory requirements.
• Assist the MRI technologist with pre-exam chart prep as well as the scheduling of MRI exams under the direct guidance of the imaging team.
• Enforce MRI zone access and ensure compliance with ferromagnetic safety standards.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED