MRI Technologist Assistant-Full-time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist Assistant provides a professional, caring atmosphere to customer groups and assists MRI staff with patient positioning, procedures, and protocols in a safe, fast-paced environment. The role supports routine procedures in the MRI Section of the Radiology Department and helps prepare patients for exams and return them to their dressing rooms and belongings afterward. The assistant reviews physician orders and patient charts, supports the MRI Technologist with patient screening and history gathering, maintains accurate patient records, and follows MRI safety, infection control, and Universal Precautions guidelines. The role also supports patient satisfaction, guest relations, culturally and spiritually sensitive care within the medical regimen, and departmental performance improvement activities. Annual mandatory hospital training, including Level Two MRI Safety Training, is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registration as an Imaging Assistant, IA(MR), with the ARRT is required within eighteen months of hire; failure to achieve registration within that period may result in termination.
BLS certification.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Knowledge of growth and development and the range of treatment needed for all age groups.
Ability to provide care based on patients' developmental needs.
Ability to treat and care for patients of all ages, including neonatal, newborn, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Ability to communicate orally.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Mobility to assume awkward positions, respond to emergency situations, bend, and lift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift 100 pounds and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine procedures designated within the MRI Section of the Radiology Department.
Review physician orders and patient charts for an appropriate order, diagnosis, and physician signature.
Assist the MRI Technologist with patient interviews by initiating the MRI Interview Form screening process and helping obtain pertinent patient history.
Ensure patients are properly dressed for exams.
Assist the Technologist in preparing patients for procedures and help patients return to their dressing rooms and belongings after exams.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Maintain a safe environment, including precautions for magnetic field exposure, infection control guidelines, and Universal Precautions.
Complete annual mandatory hospital training, including Level Two MRI Safety Training.
Maintain good guest relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff, and medical staff, including use of AIDET.
Help the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
Support patients in practicing their cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.