MRI Technician Assistant

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an employee with exceptional interpersonal communication skills and can create a favorable impression for the organization to all staff, patients, and the public. You will become a supportive member of the MRI Department, responsible for administrative tasks and some clinical duties that directly impacts the efficiency of the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Completion of a nursing attendant program, medical assisting program
computer experience required
CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

Courses in medical terminology and clinical and diagnostic procedures are preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies diagnostic order and insurance authorizations. Ensures insurance waivers are available and signed by patients before their MRI procedure, as appropriate.
Prints order requisitions and sends over to Radiology Tracking System.
Evaluate MRI safety questions to ensure no contraindications for MRI.
Assists patients with their safety questions and helps to secure belongings in dressing room lockers.
Ensures applicable pre-testing labs are complete within an appropriate time frame.
Maintains and updates information on daily schedules.
Answers telephone, screen calls, takes messages, and documents information. Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
Ensures MRI Imaging reports are signed and routed appropriately to the ordering providers, following specific protocols for internal and external ordering providers.
Greets patients upon entrance to the MRI suite and escorts patients back to lobby upon completion of exam.
Assist technologists with getting patients on and off the exam table when needed.
Assists with cleaning of dressing rooms and stocks linen in dressing rooms.
Always maintains confidentiality.
Adheres to department and company policies.
Performs related work as assigned.