MRI Tech Aide (Southpointe)

WVU Medicine; Canonsburg, Northern (Washington County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Canonsburg, PA, is seeking an administrative/support staff member to assist the radiology department. The role handles patient explanations, documentation, and coordination of procedures, while following MRI safety protocols and preserving accurate records.

The position requires a high school diploma and favors at least one year of MRI experience. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with health care teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One 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; practices sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Maintains records and documents clinical and technical history; uses computer to document exam information and charging functions.
• Ensures consent, history and screening forms are completed and signed prior to procedures.
• Communicates with health care professionals and manages time to balance patient needs and documentation.

Skills

MRI procedures

Organization skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PACS

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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 150 WH Radiology Admin

Address: 555 Southpointe Boulevard Canonsburg Pennsylvania

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.