About the position
Wesley Medical Center is seeking a PRN MRI Tech Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing care and support to patients undergoing MRI procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process. The position requires adaptability to various patient age groups and the ability to manage equipment and supplies effectively. The MRI Tech Assistant will work closely with MRI Technologists and nursing staff to facilitate patient transport and assist with examinations.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Moves and lifts patients, managing any portable equipment that must be transported with the patient.
- Transports patients to and from various areas of the hospital to MRI.
- Assists patients with dressing.
- Checks patients in and out of nursing units.
- Ensures supplies and equipment are stocked and in good working order.
- Assists MRI Technologist during exams.
- Has the competency and ability to start and assess IV's.
- Completes level II MRI Safety training to ensure a safe working environment.
- Answers telephone efficiently and courteously, relaying messages and calls to appropriate personnel and other departments as needed.
- Coordinates activities of nursing unit within Imaging.
- Provides comfort to patients inside the MRI environment and recognizes when and how to escalate patient concerns up the chain of command.
- Presents a positive image at all times while directing and assisting customers.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through the American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR.
Nice-to-haves
- EMT certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Previous healthcare experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Legal counseling.
- Long-term care coverage.
- Moving assistance.
- Pet insurance.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
- Free counseling services.
- Family support including adoption assistance.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program including paid time off.
