MRI Assistant

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health, is seeking a Per Diem MRI Assistant to support patient flow and safety in MRI examinations at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role emphasizes exceptional patient service, documentation, and collaboration with the MRI team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and preferred healthcare experience. The position requires flexibility with shifts from early to late hours, with local travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong attention to safety and documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety and warning signs during MRI procedures and assist with patient handling.
• Follow patient identification policies and maintain phone etiquette.
• Attend staff meetings and review updates via email.
• Document patient history, technical information, exams, and PACS paperwork.
• Monitor stock levels and enter stock/pantry orders in the system.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MRI Assistant - Per Diem

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The MRI Assistant will be responsible for optimizing the patient flow of MRI examinations. These responsibilities include clarification and documentation of patient screening and safety procedures. Employee will provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff with an emphasis on quality service and excellent patient care. Employee must be self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work as a team. On a need to basis, performs other duties as trained and assigned.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Observe all safety and warning signs while demonstrating understanding in all emergency stops and patient extractions from the bore and magnet room
• Demonstrate proper phone etiquette and follow patient identification policy.
• Participates in all staff meetings and reads emails for updates.
• Completes documentation of patient history, tech info, "Universal Time Out", exams, and scanned paperwork PACS.
• Assesses stock levels and enters stock/pantry orders in computer system.

Required Skills And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Preference of two years' experience in a healthcare environment.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. May include coverage at East Campus MRI and/or Cortland MRI according to department and patient needs.
• Shift: Per Diem. Shifts may vary for coverage. Days/Evenings FLEX. May be scheduled to work shifts within department operations hours of 6:30am and 10:00pm. Shifts are typically 8 hours.
• 0% - 10% Local Travel may be expected in this role.

Pay Range Disclosure

• Standard Rate of $18.50 to $24.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.