MRI Technologist Trainee
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Lead and clinical MRI technologists, this individual will assist with timely patient flow within the MRI section. Will perform inpatient pre examination MRI Safety Screening and transport of patients to and from the MRI suite. Also greeting patients and provide direct and indirect patient care activities, which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients and their families. Ability to assist technologist MRI. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Significant use of the Hospital Information System as necessary. Able to provide appropriate care for patients served, regardless of age. Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the key behaviors outlined in the Hospital 's Core Success Factors in all interactions. The medical staff determines the qualifications of the radiology staff that use equipment and procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduate required
- Familiarity with computer-data entry systems
- ARRT Certification or Completion of a Certified MRI Program
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Experience interacting with patients, physicians and clinical caregivers
- Familiarity with computer-data entry systems
- Able to handle patients graciously, telephone etiquette
- Ability to push stretchers and wheelchairs to and from MRI
- Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in basic patient screening and patient care procedures within specialty area, according to established protocols
- Ability to prioritize and adjust work plans based on the needs of the patient, the section, and the Radiology team
Responsibilities
- Following established procedures, completes routine interviews and patient screenings to obtain required patient data and demographic information that will assist the technologist in the assessment and planning of patient needs for the specific MRI examination
- Interviews patients, collects and enters data into EPIC system
- Transports inpatients and Emergency patients to and from the MRI suite
- Transports patients to and from their unit to MRI in a cautious and safe manner
- Functions as a member of the care team to support the setup and pre-examination preparation for patients undergoing MRI examinations
- Answers telephones within three (3) rings in a courteous manner, identifying self and department at all times.
- Maintains confidentiality of information of the Department.
- Maintains confidentiality of departmental information according to established procedures with no reported errors.
- Notifies supervisor of workload status which requires either reassignments or Contributes to hospital cost containment via productivity and efficient operation.
- Familiarity with computer and manual means to verify and retrieve needed patient information.
- Chaperone patients when necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
