Imaging Assistant

Position Summary: Responsible for providing assistance to Radiologic and MRI Technologists and patients in efficiently obtaining quality images for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

MRI Support

• Prepares next day MRI schedule by reviewing exams ordered and verifying lab results if needed for contrast exams and informing the technologist of any discrepancies
• Assists MRI Technologists by assisting with patient preparation for exam, support patient screening per protocol, securing personal belongings and positioning.

Support Efficient Workflow

• Escorts patients to and from exam and imaging rooms.
• Assist with patient transfers or positioning when more than one person is needed.
• Accurately perform data entry or scanning to EMR/PACS as required.
• Imaging rooms are cleaned and stocked with necessary supplies and communicates supply needs as needed.
• Processes requests for imaging studies on CD received from staff or patients and maintains related logs.
• Works with Orthopedic One referring offices to schedule MRI exams in EMR system at preferred Orthopedic One locations.
• Files completed MRI Reports into electronic patient record.
• Create physician referrals and monitor scheduling of MRI appointments throughout the organization.
• Track imaging completion for template specific MRI exams. Create case and upload MRI images to various implant vendors which utilize on-line management systems and ensures they are available in the allotted time frame.
• Performs various clerical duties as needed including but not limited to copy, fax, file, scan documents answer telephones, screening calls, and perform data entry.

Initiative

• Seeks out assignments and assumes additional duties when patient permits.
• Proposes new ideas or suggests improvement to processes.
• Attempts to problem solve independently before involving supervisor or vendors.
• Provides support and coverage of other imaging staff to ensure all ordered imaging is completed.
• May perform other duties as indicated by location to facilitate patient care or fill down time productively.

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively with coworkers, providers, and management.
• Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
• Willingly provides coverage to department, staying beyond scheduled ending time when clinic schedule demands it, volunteering to cover time off or unexpected absences, maintaining workflow in department without direct supervision.
• Addresses conflicts with person directly before involving manager or uninvolved peers.
• Is considerate of others with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and telephone, and noise in department.

Policies and Procedures

• Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
• Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
• Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.

Education, Experience, and Certification/Licensure Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Preferred qualifications include ARRT registry or eligibility to take registry for x-ray with interest in MRI specialty. Candidates working towards ARRT certification will be considered as well. Must maintain CPR/AED certification.