MRI Technologist Aide

Great Lakes Medical Imaging•Williamsville, NY

4d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The MRI Technologist Assistant works as a member of the MRI team, reporting to the MRI Manager. This role supports the patient experience and acts as a liaison between the registration and scheduling team, and the MRI department to ensure communication and patient care is maintained. This role performs a variety of tasks including patient calls, documentation in charts, assisting with patient needs and supporting the MRI Technologist.

Requirements

Strong computer skills including use of information systems and Google based programs
Problem solving skills
Strong oral communication skills including both phone and in person
Strong customer service skills and diplomacy
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience in radiology or medical terminology preferred
prior administrative/medical assisting experience helpful

Responsibilities

Proficiently navigates the RIS system and notates in the electronic medical record, as appropriate
Makes outbound calls to or takes inbound calls from patients to confirm their appointment, review MRI screening questions, and answer patient questions.
Notify the MRI team of upcoming patient appointments with implants.
Displays excellent patient care while maintaining continuous communication between the patient and the technologist to ensure a friendly environment with an efficient workflow.
Has a thorough knowledge of MRI safety requirements including knowledge of the MRI environment
Reviews the safety protocols and procedures with the patients and talks through the expectations the patient should have for the procedure.
Thoroughly reviews patient paperwork to ensure that appropriate procedures are being completed.
Offers support to patients during imaging and assists the Technologist with directing patients in preparation for their exam.
Assist technologists change room over from scan to scan, change coils, wipe down room between patients.
Assembles films and/or CDs if needed, uploads them, and obtains reports as required.
Obtains accurate documentation of patient history pertaining to their specific examination.
Routinely cleans and stocks rooms and control areas while assisting in the upkeep of patient supplies and inventory control, helps keep up on laundry.
Understands the uses and purpose of coils and how to set up for an exam.
Notifies supervisor of any equipment issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel to meet the needs of the organization.
Other duties as assigned