MRI Safety Assistant

• Provides patient care as directed by the MRI technologist, virtual operations center, or physician in meeting the multidisciplinary plan of care established for each patient. • Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available on the unit. • Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policy and procedures. • Responsible for transporting non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit. • Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transporting patients to appropriate imaging areas. • Schedules patient’s appointments when needed. • Prepares and processes requests for imaging and processes these requests to the appropriate technical personnel. • Answers telephone calls for area and routes calls appropriately. • Compiles and documents information based on patient’s interviews or physician input by typing, posting, and filing as the need dictates. • Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations. • Verifies patient schedules. • Observes a patient when required. • Assists in emergency situations. • Assists in patient positioning and lifting and transporting when needed. • Prepares and maintains records and files as directed. • Prints reports as required. • Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked. • Assists in completing requests for supplies. • Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies. • Participates with Virtual Operations Center to complete examinations. • Performs safety screening on patients going into MRI suites. • Responsible for safe practices in MR suites when applicable. • Will perform job duties under the direct supervision of an MR technologist. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.