MRI TECH AIDE

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WTZ Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, WV, seeks an administrative professional to support the radiology department with clerical tasks and documentation. The role involves patient interaction, record-keeping, and coordination with medical staff within a busy imaging workflow.

The position requires attention to detail, adherence to MRI safety protocols, and proficiency with hospital information systems and PACS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year MRI experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MRI safety protocols and patient screening.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures at a level the patient will understand.
• Provides appropriate patient care and maintains sterile practices.
• Maintains records and documents clinical and exam information.
• Ensures consent and screening forms are completed and signed.
• Communicates with health care professionals and referral sources.
• Follows MRI safety protocols and uses PACS/HIS systems.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Keeps up-to-date with changes in healthcare delivery and standards.
• Maintains working knowledge of Hospital information and PACS systems.
• Participates in quality initiatives and reports results.

Skills

MRI procedures and safety

Organization & communication

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PACS system

Hospital information systems

Job description

Performs a range of administrative and clerical tasks to support the radiology department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

1. One (1) year of experience working in MRI.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Explains procedures at a level the patient will understand.
2. Provides appropriate patient care as required. Practices sterile techniques and universal precautions.
3. Maintains adequate and appropriate records as directed. Responsible for documentation of clinical and technical history on patient. Responsible for accurate utilization of the computer to document patient and exam information and charging functions.
4. Assures that all required consent, history and screening forms are completed and verified by signature of customer and/or legal guardian and/or physician, and/or technologist prior to performing procedure
5. Communicates with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, verbally and in writing. Effectively manages time in order to balance patient treatment needs, documentation, and educational requirements
6. Complies with all MRI safety protocols. Ensures patient screening questionnaire is properly reviewed.
7. Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals’ need(s).
8. Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and current professional literature.
9. Maintains and applies working knowledge of Hospital and Radiology information systems. Maintains and applies working knowledge of Picture Archive and Communication (PACS) system.
10. Participates in Quality initiatives to help assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results to appropriate administrative levels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Extended periods of standing and walking.
2. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight
3. Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Works in a strong magnetic field.
2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
3. Possible exposure to: ionizing radiation and sharps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking.
2. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Shift

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WTZ Wetzel County Hospital

Cost Center

160 WTZ Neuro MRI

Address

3 East Benjamin Drive

New Martinsville

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.