Job Information
Bon Secours Mercy Health MRI Tech Assistant | St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
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 Job 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.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
Work Experience
1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Language
None
Patient Population
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Prolonged periods of working alone
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Hazards
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
Basic computer skills
basic medical terminology
phone etiquette
customer service
teamwork
attention to detail
communication skills
MRI Safety
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to 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 Mercy Health – 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