MRI Clinical Support Technician chez St. James Hospital

Description

 Job Description  

MRI Clinical Support Technician  - Per Diem

Department: MRI  

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor  

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt  

Job Summary:  

Assists with general patient care, data collection, documentation, application of monitoring devices,  communicates patient data to level , stocks necessary equipment and supplies in MRI suite. The  employee will demonstrate knowledge in the current concepts of his/her field and is responsible for  providing quality service to patients and families. Knowledge and participation in proper MRI safety is  crucial.  

Job Results & Essential Function  Professional Proficiency Demonstrated 

• Responsible for understanding and adherence to the Standards/Code of Conduct, and the  Corporate Compliance Plan (CCP) at St. James Health as well as MRI Safety. 

 • Ensures that all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented  and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan.  

Delivery of High Quality Clinical Outcomes  

• Performs duties as delegated within imaging such as Lab order entry and phlebotomy.  

• Helps assist patients onto the MRI table.  

• Screens patients and employees properly who enter MRI.  

• Takes initiative to ensure that rooms are clean and stocked immediately following patient  discharge.  

• Works collaboratively with MRI technologist, Imaging staff and other hospital areas to assist  patient transfer to and from the MRI Suite.  

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.  

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.  

• Applies evidence-based healthcare practices. Assist with education of patients and patient  prescreening questioners and health forms.  

• Complies with policies and procedures.  

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements  

• Supports a culture of safety and quality patient care.  

• Assists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property before entering  the MRI suite.  

• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; assists in aiding patient's  needs.  

• Assists technologist with scanning paperwork, answering phones, looking up histories, and  daily tasks associated with completion of imaging studies.  

• Performs Unit Clerk duties as time allows between patients. Patient care is priority.  

           a. Make phone calls, send fax and emails as directed to coordinate safe patient care  

           b. Calls patients for patient reminders  

           c. Takes stock inventory as needed, communicates needed items and put stock away  when it arrives  

           d. Ensure that all operating printers have paper at the beginning of and throughout  each shift  

Effective Collaboration that Helps Achieve  Organizational Goals  

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses  psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.  Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare  providers.  

• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other  departments.   

• Participates in orientation of new employees.  

• Maintains cleanliness of patient waiting area, and MRI suite.  

• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by cleaning and stocking the rooms and  use proper sterilization and disinfection techniques, report equipment that is out of order.  

• Communicates effectively with colleagues to optimize patient care, expresses positive  customer relations and contributes to a supportive and cooperative working environment.  

• Participates in department and/or system wide team dynamic initiatives.  

Requirements

 Professional requirements:  

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.  

• Participated in continued MRI education requirements.  

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.  

• Completes annual education requirements in a timely manner.  

• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. 

 • Attends department in-services, as scheduled.  

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.  

• Supports a culture of safety and quality patient care. 

Position Qualifications  

Education & Experience  

High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Enrollment in a Radiologic Technology program or nursing  program is preferred. At least one (1) year prior experience working in a health care facility is preferred.  Phlebotomy certification and experience preferred.  

Licenses and/or Certifications  

Current BLS preferred  

Physical Demands  

Ability to move or transfer patients with an individual effort equal to 50 lbs. Should have a full range of  body motion to successfully perform all essential functions of the job, meaning you'll have to stand,  walk, bend, kneel, crouch and reach frequently during a 12 hour shift. Accommodations are made for  nurses with disabilities.  

Language Ability  

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance  instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific/trade/ technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to speak  effectively before groups of employees, patients, and vendors.  

Math Ability  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common  fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates  and ratios.