MRI Tech Assistant

REGIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING, P.C.•Flint Charter Township, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists technologists to insure efficient workflow and optimal patient care. This role involves confirming scheduled exams, verifying patient data, interviewing patients to explain procedures and safety requirements, positioning patients, gaining IV access (but not injecting contrast), creating Viewer and DICOM CDs, importing DICOM CDs, and displaying competency with RIS and PACS systems. The assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe work area, checking and stocking scan rooms, documenting fire extinguisher and eye wash stations, and managing laundry. Additional responsibilities include assisting during breast biopsies and other duties as deemed necessary by the Chief Tech and technologists. The role supports the mission, vision, and values of the corporation.

Requirements

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Phlebotomy/venipuncture experience including the ability to start IV’s.
Possess basic medical terminology knowledge in order to obtain thorough medical histories.
Certification in CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Must continue to obtain the recommended number of Continuing Educations Credits each year for your certifications.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification preferred, or equivalent work experience and training.

Responsibilities

Confirms scheduled exam and requesting physician are consistent with order.
Verifies correct patient data and correct exam is being performed by reviewing patients order form from referring physician.
Interviews patients to explain MRI procedures, obtain pertinent exam and to verify the safety requirements have been met for metal objects and implants which may be hazardous to the patient and/or equipment.
Positions patients on scanner table and places specified coil over area of interest, confirms patients’ comfort and confirms operation of emergency bulb with patient.
Gains IV access as needed for contrast injections – does NOT inject contrast.
Has the ability to make both Viewer and DICOM CD using current cd burning software.
Import DICOM CD’s to expedite dictation.
Displays competency with RIS and PACS systems.
Maintains safe work area according to ACR White Paper on MR Safety.
Ability to work independently and in team/group situations.
Check and stock scan rooms and patient prep rooms.
Check and document fire extinguisher and eye wash stations (monthly).
Laundry – completed (washed/dried/put away), not left for next day.
Assisting during breast biopsies.
Other duties deemed necessary by Chief Tech and technologists.