MRI Support Assistant

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking an MRI Support Assistant to work under the supervision of the MRI Manager. The role involves preparing patients for their MRI, assisting with positioning, and ensuring patient safety during exams.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hiring. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment cleanliness and assisting in patient transport.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in Radiology preferred.
• One to three months on-the-job training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for MRI exams and monitor them.
• Assist MRI Technologist with patient positioning.
• Input patient history into PACS and EHR systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and break areas.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

MRI safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Summary

Work under the supervision of the MRI Manager. The MRI Support Assistant’s primary job function is to safely prepare patients for their MRI. Works closely with the MRI Technologist, completing MRI Safety Screening, positioning patients, and transporting when necessary. Assisting the MRI Technologist with patients.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Licensure: BLS within 90 days of hire required
• Experience: One to three months of on-the-job training. Previously Radiology experience preferred

Job Specific Duties

1. Greets and assists the customer (patients, patient’s family, visitors, co‑workers, physicians) in a positive, professional and courteous manner.
2. Performs patient history and screening pertaining to MRI exam ordered.
3. Inputs information into the PACS system and EHR.
4. Performs computer functions and scans documents.
5. Prepares patient for exam.
6. Assists the Technologist with patient positioning and selects appropriate coils and positioning devices.
7. Performs patient transport to and from MRI, inputs information into RIS.
8. Monitors and orders O₂ supplies, completes daily safety check‑off list, which includes monitoring of blanket warmer temperatures, reaction box, and eye wash solution.
9. Maintains knowledge of equipment and computer systems.
10. Monitors patients while in patient holding area.
11. Maintains cleanliness of equipment, work and break area.
12. Behaves in a professional manner at all times.
13. Acknowledges and adheres to the “Standards of Behavior” handbook.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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