Student MRI Technologist

Cincinnati Children's

10d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position is dedicated to the care of the pediatric population and those with childhood conditions. The Student MRI Technologist will assist with patient care, flow, and procedures as delegated. They will follow the plan of care and assist in its implementation, prepare patients for or assist with procedures/exams, and assist patients with appropriate activities as needed. The role involves coordinating and assisting with the timely flow of patients and families, monitoring individual patient cycle times to ensure prompt treatment, and assisting technologists with room cleanup and turnover. The Student MRI Technologist will identify bottlenecks and work to resolve them, de-escalate situations for patients and families experiencing extended wait times or unsatisfactory experiences, and assume responsibility for an orderly and safe environment. This includes ensuring a MR safe work environment, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, managing supply storage and stock, and communicating with environmental services for a clean and safe environment. Exam and prep rooms, weigh stations, and work rooms will be prepared and restocked daily. Adherence to all applicable regulatory standards is required. The role also emphasizes acting as a patient advocate, striving to meet patient and family needs, and interacting in a courteous, attentive, and conscientious manner, responding quickly to requests and concerns. Maintaining safety programs within the department/division and ensuring safety concerns are reported appropriately are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in accredited Radiologic Technology or MRI program.
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist with the timely flow of patients and families.
Monitor individual patient cycle times to ensure patients are seen and treated as quickly and appropriately as possible.
Assist technologists with room clean up and turnover.
Identify bottle necks and work independently or with a team to resolve.
De-escalate those in need due to extended wait times or less than satisfactory experiences.
Assume responsibility for an orderly and safe environment.
Ensure and monitor a MR safe work environment, identifying unsafe working conditions and taking corrective action.
Assure proper storage, and stock, of supplies.
Communicate with environmental services to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Prepare exam and prep rooms, weigh stations and work rooms daily, restocking as necessary.
Understand and adhere to all applicable regulatory standards.
Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families.
Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner.
Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns.
Maintain safety programs within the department/division.
Ensure safety concerns are reported appropriately.
Prepare patients and family for examinations.
Assist with patient care, flow and/or procedures as delegated.
Follow plan of care and assist in implementation.
Prepare patients for, or assist with, procedures/exams.
Assist patients with appropriate activities as needed.
Assist the department in the delivery of patient care management within the medical center dedicated to the care of the pediatric population and those with childhood conditions.