PRN MRI Tech Assistant (OPR MAIN)

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology • Casper, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ability to adapt to a growth mindset and be willing to learn and take accountability is a must for any individual within the walls of our establishments. Empathic and positive attitude is a required mindset for all employees as it is our duty to connect on a stellar level with one another as co-workers, but even more important is our patience and referring providers. We practice PATIENT with our peers and all individuals we come in contact with within our scope. Professional | Accountable | Timely | Intentional | Navigate | Thank You

Job Overview:
Assists technologist in maintaining patient safety and quality patient care in a caring environment and assisting with the movement of patients from check-in to check-out. Ensure the safety of the patient before and during the exam.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Associate degree.
• Training may be available in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions, and the Armed Forces—any certificate such as CNA, MA, or Phlebotomy.
• Prior medical setting requiring medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
• MA with Phlebotomy
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience.
• Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and applicable agencies.
• Must be able to pass drug & alcohol screening.
• Successfully pass background check and be in good standing with OIG, CMS, SAMS and all other state and federal agencies as applicable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, fundamental physics, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in identifying patient safety issues and notifying the supervisor.
• Skills in situational awareness, safety
• Ability to lift and position patients for patient positioning using correct body mechanics.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, PACS, or EMR.
• Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients user-friendly.
• Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.
• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks usually associated with the radiology field, such as standing six to eight hours daily.
• It involves bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Heavy lifting of 75+ lbs. is required to move equipment and transfer patients—occasional stress when working with anxious patients or difficult exams.
• Due to potential of being exposed to MRI environment, there are medical contingent requirements that may conflict with the requirements to this job and duties.
• All candidates will be considered but must be able to work in the MR environment safely for themselves, their co-workers and patients.

Nice To Haves

• Growth mindset
• Willingness to learn
• Accountability
• Empathic and positive attitude
• Patience

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical/surgical history from a patient. You will need to communicate with the technologist if any questions arise.
• Monitor and adjust patient scheduling to ensure effective workflow and alert the supervisor when patients have been waiting more than 15 minutes, or the schedule is running behind.
• Explain the exam to the patient.
• Work closely with the technologist to ensure patient safety during exam phases.
• Assist the technologist in getting the exam room ready and getting the patient situated. This aspect of the job will require patient lifting. Assisting with IV placement. Proper equipment selection and linen changes.
• Assist in getting paperwork/patient schedule ready the following day.
• Any other duties necessary to ensure patient safety and maintain workflow.
• Stock supplies and clean and help with in-house laundry.

Benefits

• Health benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment if elected.
• Retirement benefits are after 1 year of employment and eligibility criteria are met.
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor Retirement
• Profit Sharing Retirement
• Supplemental Gap Insurance
• PTO - Accrued

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree