MRI Tech Assistant

Description

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Summary:

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Assistant works under the supervision of a registered technologist to assist in the positive experience and safety of the patients and staff. This individual performs a variety of technical and nontechnical tasks while participating in direct patient care activities. The MRI Technologist Assistant assumes responsibility for the safety of their patients and colleagues in their designated work area and takes corrective action when necessary to maintain such safety.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists staff with transferring patients from their bed, cart or wheelchair to the exam table and back to ensure patient safety during transfers.

2. Transfers inpatients and emergency room patients to and from the MRI Department to ensure timely completion of requested scans.

3. Cleans the exam room after each patient to provide a safe environment for patients, customers, and staff.

4. Prepares the MRI imaging room for the next patient to maintain an efficient patient flow.

5. Maintains exam room supply levels to provide exam room with appropriate items for patient/provider use.

6. Maintains cleanliness of MRI imaging room and control rooms to ensure a positive environment for patients and staff.

7. Operates software systems required for patient care and business operations.

8. Always follows all MRI safety guidelines.

9. Reports patient or visitor safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors.

10. Initiates first patient safety interview via phone for patient MRI safety questionnaires.

11. Ensures safety of each MRI patient and medical staff while in the high magnetic field environment.

12. Utilizes a variety of surface coils, pulse gating, respiratory gating, patient monitoring equipment, and the loading of power injectors.

13. Demonstrates the ability to react to a potentially dangerous "quench" situation.

14. Maintains awareness of the oxygen-monitoring system in each exam room and demonstrates knowledge of what steps to take in case of an alarm.

15. In the event of a medical emergency, remove the patient from the MRI exam room immediately before the medical emergency team takes over the patient's care.

16. Regular attendance is required to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Other information:

EDUCATION

Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: NA I, Medical Terminology

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EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Two years' experience in a medical related health field.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: MRI

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.