MRI Assistant - PRN

OVERVIEW

The MRI Assistant supports the imaging team by greeting, transporting, and preparing patients for MRI procedures, assisting with positioning, IV removal, screening, and room preparation. The role also performs related clerical duties, uses Epic and PACS, maintains patient privacy, and supports daily department operations and quality patient care.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable, as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets, escorts and transports patients; assists patients onto and off of the imaging tables
• Removes I.V.'s as needed
• Assists the technical staff with MRI scan room preparation and patient positioning
• Expedites the patients prior to, during, and after procedures
• Obtains the patient screening/history
• Performs clerical functions related to MRI patient preparation
• Answers phone and relays messages/instructions
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g. HIPPA) and facility policies and procedures
• Knowledge and use of PACs, Epic and communication systems and can enter information
• Uses 2 patient identifiers and appropriate barriers
• Assists with daily department operations
• Work with the appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care
• Follows department CMOS plan and scripting.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

High School or Equivalent

Certification and Licensure

Prefer CNA or actively enrolled in a Radiologic Technology School preferred
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Skills and Abilities
Ability to use oxygen equipment, transports patients on carts and wheelchairs (MRI compatible equipment). Can assist in preparing patients for MRI by removing and attaching MRI ECG leads.
Ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
Understanding knowledge of MRI Safety with Annual Competency.

Special Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

N/A

Supervises

N/A

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women