MRI Support Assistant

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Work under the supervision of the MRI Manager. The MRI Support Assistant's primary job function is to safely prepare patients for their MRI. Works closely with the MRI Technologist, completing MRI Safety Screening, positioning patients, and transporting when necessary. Assisting the MRI Technologist with patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
BLS within 90 days of hire required.
One to three months of on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Previously Radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets and assists the customer (patients, patient’s family, visitors, co-workers, physicians ) in a positive, professional and courteous manner.
Performs patient history and screening pertaining to MRI exam ordered.
Input information into the PACS system and EHR.
Performs computer functions and scanning of documents.
Prepares patient for exam.
Assists the Technologist with patient positioning and selects appropriate coils and positioning devices.
Performs patient transport to and from MRI, inputs information into RIS.
Monitors and orders 02 supplies, completes daily safety check-off list, which includes monitoring of blanket warmer temperatures, reaction box, and eye wash solution.
Maintains knowledge of equipment and computer systems.
Monitors patients while in patient holding area.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment, work and break area.
Behaves in a professional manner at all times.
Acknowledges and adheres to the “Standards of Behavior” handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned.