MRI Technologist Assistant – St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

MRI Technologist Assistant – St. Mary's Hospital

Job Summary:

The MRI Tech Assistant is responsible for answering the phone, communicating with patients, families and other staff, verifying scripts and patient schedules. They conduct patient interviews to acquire patient history; assist with getting patients on and off the scanning tables; assist with the clinical monitoring of patients; assist with transporting patients to and from the department; cleans and stocks rooms, and other general duties as needed.     

Essential Functions:

• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.

• Maintains controlled access to the magnet room.

• Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and

• patients.

• Confirms information accurately at time of appointment check-in.

• Prepares MRI cases by verifying information on outside exams and scanning patient authorization forms for personal

• health information.

• Greets and escorts patients to changing room; reviewing paperwork and briefly explaining procedure. Upon exam

• completion, escort patient to dressing room, clean and prep exam room for next procedure.

• Assists with timely workflow by having the next patient ready before the current patient’s exam is complete.

• Assists technologists with screening patients: Inpatients, Emergency Room patients, and Outpatients. 

• Alerts technical staff regarding patient implants, reveled through safety screening, or written documentation and any

• other safety concerns.

• Assists technologists with patient positioning and equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills

• basic medical terminology

• phone etiquette

• customer service

• teamwork

• attention to detail

• communication skills

• MRI Safety

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com