MRI Safety Assistant

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger MRI support staff are sought to aid in patient preparation and safety within the imaging suite. You will assist in positioning, monitoring, and transporting patients as directed to ensure high-quality imaging and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the imaging team, scheduling and processing imaging requests, and helping maintain records and supplies to support efficient examinations.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care under supervision in MRI environments.
• Assists in equipment troubleshooting and supply management.
• Participates in patient safety and monitoring during imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as directed by MRI staff and physicians.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, and imaging prep.
• Schedules appointments and handles imaging requests with technical staff.
• Prints reports and maintains records related to imaging procedures.
• Works with Virtual Operations Center to complete examinations.
• Performs safety screening for patients entering MRI suites.

Job description

• Provides patient care as directed by the MRI technologist, virtual operations center, or physician in meeting the multidisciplinary plan of care established for each patient.
• Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available on the unit.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policy and procedures.
• Responsible for transporting non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
• Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transporting patients to appropriate imaging areas.
• Schedules patient’s appointments when needed.
• Prepares and processes requests for imaging and processes these requests to the appropriate technical personnel.
• Answers telephone calls for area and routes calls appropriately.
• Compiles and documents information based on patient’s interviews or physician input by typing, posting, and filing as the need dictates.
• Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
• Verifies patient schedules.
• Observes a patient when required.
• Assists in emergency situations.
• Assists in patient positioning and lifting and transporting when needed.
• Prepares and maintains records and files as directed.
• Prints reports as required.
• Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
• Assists in completing requests for supplies.
• Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
• Participates with Virtual Operations Center to complete examinations.
• Performs safety screening on patients going into MRI suites.
• Responsible for safe practices in MR suites when applicable.
• Will perform job duties under the direct supervision of an MR technologist.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.