MRI Safety Assistant — Patient Care & Imaging Support

Geisinger; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking an MRI Safety Assistant to support MRI technologists and enforce safety in the MRI suite. You will assist in patient preparation, positioning, transportation, and scheduling of MRI scans, as well as processing imaging requests and related paperwork.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, and be able to work under supervision in a busy clinical environment. Regular full-time day shifts are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related work experience required.

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.
• Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transporting patients to appropriate imaging areas.
• Schedules patient’s appointments when needed.
• Answers telephone calls for area and routes calls appropriately.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking an MRI Safety Assistant to support MRI technologists and enforce safety in the MRI suite. You will assist in patient preparation, positioning, transportation, and scheduling of MRI scans, as well as processing imaging requests and related paperwork.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, and be able to work under supervision in a busy clinical environment. Regular full-time day shifts are offered.