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. 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