MRI Technologist Assistant - Piedmont Orthopaedic - PRN

Mercy Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

HSA/FSA options

Life insurances

Mental health resources

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Education support

Job summary

Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopaedics - Greenville Specialty Care LLC is seeking an MRI Technologist Assistant. Responsibilities include answering phones, guiding patients through the checklist, verifying schedules, and assisting with patient positioning and safety during MRI exams.

You will work closely with technologists, physicians, and staff to ensure accurate data, smooth workflow, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (required at hire for locations; preferred prior to independent patient care)
• 1 year MRI department experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and communicates with patients, families and staff
• Verifies scripts and patient schedules
• Interviews patients to obtain history and assists with getting them on/off scanning tables
• Assists with patient monitoring, transport, and room preparation
• Maintains safety and organization in the magnet room
• Prepares MRI cases by verifying information and authorizations
• Greets and escorts patients, reviews paperwork and explains procedure
• Assists with patient screening and positioning
• Notifies staff of safety concerns and implants
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MRI Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.01

Work Shift

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

MRI Technologist Assistant - Piedmont Orthopaedic

Job Summary

The MRI Tech Assistant is responsible for answering the phone, communicating with patients, families and other staff, verifying scripts and patient schedules. They conduct patient interviews to acquire patient history; assist with getting patients on and off the scanning tables; assist with the clinical monitoring of patients; assist with transporting patients to and from the department; cleans and stocks rooms, and other general duties as needed.

Essential Functions

• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.
• Maintains controlled access to the magnet room.
• Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients.
• Confirms information accurately at time of appointment check-in.
• Prepares MRI cases by verifying information on outside exams and scanning patient authorization forms for personal health information.
• Greets and escorts patients to changing room; reviewing paperwork and briefly explaining procedure. Upon exam completion, escort patient to dressing room, clean and prep exam room for next procedure.
• Assists with timely workflow by having the next patient ready before the current patient’s exam is complete.
• Assists technologists with screening patients: Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients.
• Alerts technical staff regarding patient implants, reveled through safety screening, or written documentation and any other safety concerns.
• Assists technologists with patient positioning and equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• basic medical terminology
• phone etiquette
• customer service
• teamwork
• attention to detail
• communication skills
• MRI Safety

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopaedics - Greenville Specialty Care LLC

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