MRI Tech Assistance, Charlton Office, 25 Hours, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of an MRI Technologist, the MRI Tech Assistance closely partners with the technologist to perform clinical and clerical activities supporting the smooth operation of the MRI service. The position is based at the Charlton Office and is scheduled for 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The listed hiring range is $15.00–$26.42 based on a full-time 40-hour schedule; part-time compensation is prorated based on scheduled hours and other factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process. The role includes gathering and recording patient information, helping with patient transfers and positioning, preparing oral contrast under technologist supervision, documenting work in clinical systems, maintaining rooms and equipment, supporting MRI safety screening, and assisting with patient scheduling. The employee works in a patient care environment and is expected to comply with departmental policies, safety requirements, quality improvement practices, and standards of respect.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS healthcare provider certification required before completion of the 90-day probationary period.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic clerical and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology knowledge.
Prior medical experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record appropriate patient clinical information and history; verify physician orders and review relevant lab results.
Assist the technologist with transferring and positioning patients, ensuring modesty and physical safety and using auxiliary equipment or devices as needed.
Prepare oral contrast media under technologist supervision and accurately document work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
Maintain cleanliness of dressing rooms, tables, and equipment to help prevent cross-contamination; keep rooms stocked with linen and necessary supplies.
Stay up to date on MRI and MRI safety changes and follow departmental MRI safety policies and procedures.
Perform clerical duties and assist technologists as requested or required.
Conduct telephone pre-screening interviews before patients' service dates and pre-screen patients before entry into MRI Zone II on the day of service.
Assist technologists in obtaining documentation of implants for MRI safety purposes.
Assist technologists in obtaining clinical documentation from radiologists for protocols.
Book or reschedule patients as needed.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Apply quality improvement practices in daily operations and comply with health and safety regulations and requirements.
Demonstrate standards of respect and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.