MRI Liaison

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Zusammenfassung

WellSpan Health in the United States seeks a patient-focused MRI Scheduling Assistant responsible for coordinating MRI patients from exam scheduling through completion. You will support the technologist, help with patient movement, and document imaging procedures under the supervision of the imaging team.

The role emphasizes clear communication, accurate data entry, insurance verification, safety screening, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure timely, safe imaging services.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 180 days.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and MRI staff to identify exam order issues and ensure timely care.
• Verifies patient identity with accurate data and documents.
• Ensures completion of medical and MRI safety screening prior to exam.
• Verifies insurance authorization before patient presentation for exam.
• Provides MRI staff with patient-related information (implants, claustrophobia, special needs).

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

General Summary

Provides coordination for all MRI patients between the time of exam scheduling and completion of exam. Serves as a liaison between MRI staff and providers. Works under the general supervision of the technical team of the department. This position assists the technologist in all non-technical aspects of imaging examinations including but not limited to assisting with the movement of patients, positioning, recording histories, documentation of imaging procedures.

Job Description

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Schedule

PRN, Day Shift

Hours: PRN as needed days/evenings

Rotation: Potential for weekends

General Summary

Provides coordination for all MRI patients between the time of exam scheduling and completion of exam. Serves as a liaison between MRI staff and providers. Works under the general supervision of the technical team of the department. This position assists the technologist in all non-technical aspects of imaging examinations including but not limited to assisting with the movement of patients, positioning, recording histories, documentation of imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and MRI staff in the early identification of potential exam order issues. Obtains valid orders, either verbally or by fax, to allow for timely continuation of care. Communicates clearly and follows up on open issues in a timely manner.
• Correctly identifies patients through obtaining and verifying thorough and accurate data and documents.
• Ensures completion of patient’s medical and MRI safety screening prior to presentation for exam.
• Verifies insurance authorization is in place prior to patient presentation for exam.
• Provides MRI staff with medical and environmental information pertinent to patient’s current illness and exam requested (i.e. medical implants, claustrophobia, special needs).
• Ensures patient is scheduled on appropriate magnet considering implantable devices, body habitus and/or claustrophobia.
• Consults the MRI Safety Physicist in the event of any questionable implants, devices or additional MRI safety concerns.
• Demonstrates basic and updated MRI safety knowledge.
• Maintains a thorough and current knowledge of MRI services and external vendors for coordination of seamless care.
• Provides referring physician patient education information and direction to on-line resources.
• Consults with the MRI Team Leader or Lead Technologists for recommendations of other care options, as indicated, in the event the patient may not meet criteria for an MRI.

Common Expectations

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 1 year Relevant experience Required

Licenses

• Basic Life Support within 180 days Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communications/interpersonal skills.
• Communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)