MRI Tech Assistant, Per Diem (PD)
About The Position
Under general supervision of the MRI Technologist, closely partners with the MRI Technologist to perform a variety of clinical and clerical activities necessary to support the smooth operation of the MRI service. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90-day probationary period
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic clerical and computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Terminology preferred but is not required.
- Prior medical experience preferred but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physicians' orders and reviews the results of relevant lab tests
- Assists the technologist in the transfer and positioning of patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed
- Prepares oral contrast media, under the supervision of the technologist, for administration to the patient. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems
- Maintains cleanliness of dressing rooms, tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies
- Keep up to date with changes in MRI and MRI Safety, following departmental MRI safety policies and procedures
- Performs other clerical and assists techs as requested and/or required
- Conducts pre-screening interviews via telephone with patients prior to their date of service. Also pre-screens patients prior to entry of MRI zone II on their date of service
- Assists the technologists with obtaining documentation of implants for MRI safety purposes
- Assists the technologists with obtaining clinical documentation for protocols from Radiologist
- Can book or reschedule patients as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
