MRI Tech Assistant

MRI Tech Assistant

Join Our Team at Raleigh Radiology! Raleigh Radiology is seeking someone who is dedicated and willing to join our team at our freestanding outpatient imaging centers in Wake County, NC, and the surrounding areas.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday and 2 Saturdays per month

Work Hours: 3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Technology – Work with state-of-the-art imaging equipment
• Patient-Centered Care – Provide high-quality diagnostic imaging in a compassionate setting
• Collaborative Team – Be part of a supportive and professional healthcare team
• Growth Opportunities – Expand your skills with mammography certification or cross-training in other modalities

Patient Care Responsibilities

a) Organizes the movement of patients from the main waiting room to sub-waiting rooms.

b) Assists patients who need help dressing/undressing, toileting, etc.

c) Explains procedures to patients in layman's terms and answers questions within his/her scope.

d) Assists patients who have difficulty ambulating. Provides wheelchair assistance to and from auto, if necessary.

e) Maintains constant oversight of various waiting and dressing areas to ensure safety of patients.

f) Responsible for maintenance of all patient waiting areas – keeps all areas clean, neat, hazard-free.

g) Stocks sufficient amount of linen in patient care areas.

h) Removes soiled linen to appropriate storage closet.

i) Maintains standards of professional care.

j) Implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology.

k) Assesses patient's condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs.

l) Reports and records pertinent observations to appropriate personnel.

m) Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed and within scope.

n) Participates in economic utilization of supplies.

o) Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use.

p) Assists coworkers and physicians in giving care to patients.

q) Establishes and maintains open communication.

r) Assists with / or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients.

s) Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for patients and staff.

t) Stocks various areas with necessary supplies – paper, contrast, magazines, etc.

u) On a regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members in the accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees.

v) Delivers oral contrast and drinking instructions to CT patients.

w) Scans documents and completes studies in RIS with notes and directions from technologists.

x) Sets up and assists in IV starts and power injector loading and assesses patients during IV contrast delivery

y) Assists with positioning and immobilization for patients as needed

z) Maintains supply par levels, communicates supply needs to leadership, and assists in the distribution of supplies when delivered for all modalities

aa) Calls referrers to clarify orders, request orders, and provide results; Maintains all communication with referrers in RIS

bb) Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned

Medical Records Responsibilities

a) Adheres to all Medical Records policies and procedures.

b) Imports incoming images for comparison.

c) Requests prior from other facilities for comparison.

d) Returns before the lending facility or the patient.

e) Packages and sends medical records to requesting offices or for patient pickup.

Requirements

III. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

A. Education: High school / GED graduate.

B. Experience: No prior experience required.

C. Certification: BLS is required within the first 90 days of employment.

D. Licensure: None

IV. DESIRED SKILL

Outgoing personality, professional appearance, and able to quickly assess and react to unexpected situations. Attention to detail.