MRI Assistant

Overview

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Assistant works under the supervision of a MRI 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

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

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

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

Operates software systems required for patient care and business operations.

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

Completes first patient safety interview for patient MRI safety questionnaires.

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

Demonstrates the ability to react to a potentially dangerous “quench” situation.

Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

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

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.

• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.

• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously and make decisions.
• American Heart Association-BLS
• Extensive understanding of patient care.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical presence onsite is essential.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient.
• Able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling or kneeling.
• Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction.
• Ability to run in emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.

Environmental

• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment