Radiology Tech Aide - MRI Dept

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The CHA Imaging department offers advanced imaging services led by board-certified physicians, certified technologists and service-oriented staff. We provide a full range of imaging including a 128-slice CT and a wide bore 1.5T MRI, interventional radiology, diagnostic X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.

The Radiology Department is dedicated to delivering high-quality care with patient comfort and safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Medical Assisting Certificate preferred and AHA BLS required
• Linguistic capability: second language preferred

Responsibilities

• Triage of phone calls to appropriate personnel and prompt message delivery
• Schedule patients accurately when required
• Arrange transportation of patients within and between facilities
• Coordinate interpreters as needed
• Assist patients pre- and post-imaging procedures for Breast Imaging
• Inventory supplies and stock incoming orders
• Enter imaging exam orders into the radiology information system
• Enter begin and end procedure times in the system
• Run and manage daily exam lists and resolve incomplete items

Skills

Phone triage

Scheduling

Patient transport

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Certificate (preferred)

AHA BLS certification (required)

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

Radiology Tech Aide - MRI Dept

Requisition Number: 11363

Pay Range: $26.26 - $39.58 per hour

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Category: Radiology

Department: MRI

Job Type: PT20Plus HPW

Union Name: Non Union

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours : 12 hours

Shift Start + End Times: 7a-7:30p

Hours/Week: 24.00

Weekend Requirements: Sat & Sun

Holiday Requirements: as needed

The CHA Imaging department provides advanced medical imaging services led by a team of board-certified physicians, certified technologists and service-oriented staff . We offer a full complement of imaging services including a 128-slice CT and a wide bore 1.5T MRI. We also offer interventional radiology services, diagnostic X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. We are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) which demonstrates our commitment to the safest and best quality care possible.

The Radiology Department is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care in an efficient and timely manner. The department will be as accessible and sensitive to patient's comfort, safety and dignity as possible within the scope of services.

Summary

Under the direction of the Network MRI Supervisor assists technologists in MRI Imaging with non-technical aspects of the department including such areas as patient transport, supply and inventory issues, patient pre and posttest prep and computer entry work.

Responsibilities

• Triage of phone calls to appropriate personnel, takes messages accurately and delivers them promptly.
• Schedules patients accurately when required.
• Requests transportation of patients or transports patients to and from facility departments and radiology for testing and procedures.
• Requests and monitors requests for interpreters as required.
• Responsible for assisting the patients to prepare for their Breast Imaging exam and assisting with completions of patient history documentation.
• Inventories supplies, places orders as necessary and stocks incoming supplies.
• Enters imaging exam orders into the radiology information system for technologists as necessary.
• Enters begin and end procedure times into the radiology information system as necessary.
• Runs logged exam list daily and moves exams to completion or cancelled.
• Works on Incomplete lists to resolve reporting issues including retrieval of outside imaging

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education/Training:

High School Diploma required

Certifications: Medical Assisting Certificate preferred, AHA BLS required

Linguistic Capabilities: Knowledge of a second language preferred.

Work Experience:

One year of previous experience as a medical assistant or equivalent experience as determined by the Director or designee. Minimum of one year administrative duties in a clinical setting preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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