MRI Technologist Trainee

Yale New Haven Health; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital is seeking an MRI Technician to join the radiology team. Under supervision of the Lead MRI technologists, you will assist with timely patient flow, perform pre-examination MRI safety screening, and transport patients to and from the MRI suite.

You will greet patients, provide direct and indirect care, maintain patient confidentiality, answer phones, and support the care team during MRI examinations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ARRT Certification or completion of an MRI program.
• Healthcare experience preferred; patient interaction.
• Familiarity with computer-data entry systems.
• Ability to operate patient transport equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect data for MRI examinations.
• Transport inpatients to the MRI suite.
• Assist with pre-examination setup and patient prep for MRI.
• Answer department phones courteously.
• Maintain confidentiality of department information.
• Monitor workload and assist with efficiency and cost containment.
• Chaperone patients as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Telephone etiquette

Stretcher transport

Computer data entry

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Computer-data entry familiarity

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Under the supervision of the Lead and clinical MRI technologists, this individual will assist with timely patient flow within the MRI section. Will perform inpatient pre examination MRI Safety Screening and transport of patients to and from the MRI suite. Also greeting patients and provide direct and indirect patient care activities, which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients and their families. Ability to assist technologist MRI. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Significant use of the Hospital Information System as necessary. Able to provide appropriate care for patients served, regardless of age. Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the key behaviors outlined in the Hospital 's Core Success Factors in all interactions.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Following established procedures, completes routine interviews and patient screenings to obtain required patient data and demographic information that will assist the technologist in the assessment and planning of patient needs for the specific MRI examination
  • Interviews patients, collects and enters data into EPIC system.
• Transports inpatients and Emergency patients to and from the MRI suite
  • Transports patients to and from their unit to MRI in a cautious and safe manner.
• Functions as a member of the care team to support the setup and pre-examination preparation for patients undergoing MRI examinations
  • Answers telephones within three rings in a courteous manner, identifying self and department at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of information of the Department
  • Maintains confidentiality of departmental information according to established procedures with no reported errors.
• Notifies supervisor of workload status which requires either reassignments or contributes to hospital cost containment via productivity and efficient operation
  • Familiarity with computer and manual means to verify and retrieve needed patient information.
• Chaperone patients when necessary.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate required; familiarity with computer-data entry system.

Experience: ARRT Certification or Completion of a Certified MRI Program. Healthcare experience preferred. Experience interacting with patients, physicians and clinical caregivers.

Licensure: ARRT Certification or Completion of a Certified MRI Program.

Special Skills: Familiarity with computer-data entry systems. Able to handle patients graciously, telephone etiquette. Ability to push stretchers and wheelchairs to and from MRI. Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in basic patient screening and patient care procedures within specialty area, according to established protocols. Ability to prioritize and adjust work plans based on the needs of the patient, the section, and the Radiology team.

Physical Demand: Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Subject to many interruptions. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. May be required to work a flexible schedule. Helps move patient to exam room or table as needed. May have to aid in Transport when needed.