MRI Technical Aide - Radiology- MRI

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Support

• Greets, screens, and safely transports patients to and from the MRI control room.

• Transports patients by MRI wheelchair/Stretcher to and from ER/Floor/Express Care

• Performs and/or aides patient transfer on/off the table, ensures patient comfort, as directed. Assists in administering preliminary and post exam instruction and answering non-medical related questions.

• Obtains surgical notes for all stents, clips, etc., to make sure they are MRI safe before entering the MRI unit, with the assistance of the MRI Technologist.

• Demonstrates proper knowledge of imaging coils and able to position each patient for their procedure as well as setting up the coils.

• Assists technologist with preparing contrast agents and necessary expendable supplies.

• Assists with changing linens and wiping down equipment between each patient.

• Maintains cleanliness of all rooms and imaging equipment.

• Confirms patients' appointments for the next day as needed.

• Inputs outside external MRI orders into EPIC.

• Communicates with Conifer and outside MD offices to obtain Insurance prior authorizations for MRI procedures.

• Schedules patients for MRI exams.

• Communicates effectively with MD offices in regards scheduling or general questions/concerns.

Administrative Support

• Cross trains in all of the administrative functions of the department.

• Maintains working knowledge of the PAC's System.

• Demonstrates knowledge of CD Burning.

• Demonstrates competency in the use of the computer appointment scheduling system and the fax and beeper systems.

• Any other duties assigned by the MRI supervisor or Director of Radiology Services.

• Area of Interest:Allied Health/Clinical;

• Pay Range:$17 - $26.35;

• Work Status:Mon-Friday 7-530 10hr shifts variable;

• Employment Type:full-time;

• Job ID:5763

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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