MRI Technologist Aide

Shields Health; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health is seeking a patient care support role in Hyannis, MA. You will assist the technologist in setting up exam rooms, positioning patients, and ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, aiding patient transfer, and handling paperwork and room stocking. CPR certification and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Assist Technologist in setting up the room and patient for exam.
• Set up proper coil for exam and ensure clean linen is available.
• Assist in patient interview process and safety check list.
• Explain procedures and reassure anxious patients.
• Aid the patient getting on the table and position for exam.
• Remove patient from bore and assist to changing area.
• Check that all paperwork and prior exams are on the workstation.
• Assist with Tech Data Entry and room stocking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility assistance

Patient comfort

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary:Job Description:What you will doFollow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.Assist Technologist in setting up the room.Set up proper coil for examEnsure there is clean linenMake available any items, which may assist the patients setup.Assist in the patient interview process.Safety check list.Symptoms and history.Determine if prior exams.Make sure patient is properly dressed for exam.Explain procedure to patient.Reassure the patient if anxious.Assist technologist in setting the patient for exam.Aid the patient getting on table.Ensure all safety devices are in place.Help makes the patient comfortable.Assist technologist upon completion of exam.Remove the patient from bore.Remove all safety equipment.Aid the patient off the table and assist to changing area.Assist in checking that all paperwork is complete.Assist getting all prior paper work.Assist getting all prior pertinent exams.Assist in checking that prior exams are on the appropriate workstation.Assist with Tech Data Entry.Assist with the cleaning and stocking of exam rooms.What you need:High School Diploma or equivalent.CPR certification required.Excellent interpersonal skills required.Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.Additional Job Description:The pay range for this position is $17/hr-$29/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.