MRI Safety Assistant

Geisinger; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking an MRI Safety Assistant in Lewisburg, United States. This role involves assisting MRI technologists to provide safe and efficient patient care, managing patient preparations, and scheduling appointments. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience in healthcare. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to adhere to safety protocols in the MRI environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience required.
• Must adhere to safety procedures in an MRI environment.
• Ability to assist in patient positioning and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assists MRI technologists with patient care and workflows.
• Schedules patient appointments and prepares imaging requests.
• Performs safety screenings on patients before MRI scans.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

The MRI Safety Assistant works to assist MRI technologists to facilitate safe care and workflows in the MRI environment. The MRI Safety Assistant will strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for the patient, family, non-MRI personnel, and self. The MRI Safety Assistant will also assist the MRI technologist in preparing and positioning the patient for the MRI exam, expedite procedures through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. The assistant will also be responsible for answering phone and scheduling MRI scans, and any associated electronic and/or paper forms.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Position Details

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience: Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):