MRI Aide - Clearwater

MRI Aide - Clearwater

Responsible for excellent patient care and clerical assistance to the MRI department and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. This position assists the MRI Technologist and staff through support duties for patient care such as check in and check out, MRI exam set up and take down, data entry, clearance tasks, positioning patients and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Educational background in Health Sciences or Human Anatomy, preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or related computer software.
• Experience in radiology or medical terminology preferred
• Previous healthcare experience including MRI safety and working directly with patients, a plus.
• Core competencies in communication, customer service, teamwork, detail oriented, and confidentiality.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Must pass Safety Screening to work in MRI environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check in/Check out
• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to always ensure patient safety.
• Transfers patients from waiting room to MRI changing areas and to scan room.
• Prep and clean MRI room and changing rooms between patients.
• Has a thorough knowledge of MRI safety requirements including knowledge of the MRI environment.
• Set up scan table and correct coil for exam.
• Provides clerical assistance to MRI Technologists.
• Preps patient for MRI scan and completes initial screening and patient education.
• Helps with patient assistance, exam positioning, check in/out, signs order and complete encounters for billing, and daily clerical duties.
• Assisting patients with mobility limitations to/from changing rooms, on/off MRI table.
• Stocks, cleans, and assists with any duties requested from MRI management team.
• Sends communication to Physicians team regarding patients unable to tolerate scans due to claustrophobia, pain etc.
• Review MRI safety video and complete MRI safety training annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

At FOI our goal is to provide our patients with world-class orthopedic care. Our mission of providing the best care encompasses not only the care the physician provides, but all medical and administrative aspects of the patients encounter with Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) as well. Every staff member plays a vital role in this mission. We take pride in receiving the Patriot Award from the Department of Defense for the support that we give to National Guard and Reserve members who are employed by FOI. We are committed to encouraging a culture of inclusion reflective of the communities we serve, and we provide equal opportunity to all. Florida Orthopaedic Institute conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

What we offer:

• Full time opportunities available, with room for career growth and advancement.
• Excellent job security and stability, to promote an optimal work life balance.
• Be part of this dynamic and growing high level Imaging Services team!

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.