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Department: MRI
Shift/schedule: Contingent (works as needed)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Work under the supervision of the MRI Manager. The MRI Support Assistant 's primary job function is to safely prepare patients for their MRI. Works closely with the MRI Technologist, completing MRI Safety Screening, positioning patients, and transporting when necessary. Assisting the MRI Technologist with patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required/
Licensure:
• BLS within 90 days of hire required.
Experience:
• One to three months of on-the-job training. Previously Radiology experience preferred.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Greets and assists the customer (patients, patient’s family, visitors, co-workers, physicians ) in a positive,
professional and courteous manner.
2. Performs patient history and screening pertaining to MRI exam ordered.
3. Input information into the PACS system and EHR.
4. Performs computer functions and scanning of documents.
5. Prepares patient for exam.
6. Assists the Technologist with patient positioning and selects appropriate coils and positioning devices.
7. Performs patient transport to and from MRI, inputs information into RIS.
8. Monitors and orders 02 supplies, completes daily safety check-off list, which includes monitoring of blanket warmer temperatures, reaction box, and eye wash solution.
9. Maintains knowledge of equipment and computer systems.
10. Monitors patients while in patient holding area.
11. Maintains cleanliness of equipment, work and break area.
12. Behaves in a professional manner at all times.
13. Acknowledges and adheres to the “Standards of Behavior” handbook.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details).
SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers.
Annual Statistics
13,000 patients admitted
12,000 surgeries
79,000 emergency cases
196,000 outpatient tests
Our Mission
We will make a difference.
Our Strategic Values
Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization.
Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care.
Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service.
Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships.
Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance.
Our Vision
We will become the leading medical center in our region.
Our Cardinal Value
We honor the dignity and worth of each person.
