MRI Tech Assistant (on-site)

Posted:
9/12/2024, 10:16:19 AM

Location(s):
Richardson, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

As an MRI Technologist Assistant, your primary function is to assist the Remote MRI Technologist in performing imaging services to patients. The MRI Technologist Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the delivery of the high standards of patient care mandated by the organization are met in the provision of services and in the interaction with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.  Acts as a liaison among Team Members, Remote Technologist, Quality Staff, and Operations Management.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist the Remote MRI Technologist to perform high quality diagnostic imaging services in a safe, timely, professional, confidential, personally attentive manner.

  • Assist with the overall workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments.

  • Monitors supplies and informs site manager if additional items need to be ordered to avoid disruption of service.

  • Promptly investigate and report for correction any service malfunction to ensure minimal downtime. Maintain detailed and accurate records of service calls by company.

  • Ensure patient history and demographic forms are accurate, complete, and reviewed with the Remote Technologist. Identify and investigate areas of concern to preclude patient incidents.

  • Transport patient to and from the MR suite.  Properly position patient, ensuring safety and comfort. Provide proper patient communication throughout the examination according to policy and procedure.

  • Assist with clinical accreditation applications and inspections as needed.

  • Perform other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience

  • BLS or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. (Will be required to obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.)

  • Alpha RT  Certification within 30 days of hire.

  • MRTA course training completion required. Training to be provided prior to initiation of patient care.

  • Understand and practice MRI safety.

  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and competency in the clinical area of the practice.

  • Excellent people skills, a high level of adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Effectively interact with Radiologists, referring physicians, and center personnel while maintaining a high level of credibility in a demanding environment is of utmost importance.

  • The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.

  • All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

  • 50% travel may be required.

Preferred:

  • ACLS

  • Medical Assistant, EMT.

  • One-year experience in the radiology environment preferred.

  • Familiarity with current software packages such as Google apps, HIS/RIS and PACS

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to exposed to a strong magnetic field, bloody/body fluids and infectious disease.       

More than 50% of the time:

  • Sit, stand, walk.

  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

  • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

  • Stoop, kneel or crawl.

  • Climb and balance.

  • Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.