Imaging Assistant MR - Outpatient

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role involves ensuring patient safety and comfort during MRI procedures, encompassing identity verification, history taking, and clear communication. The individual will also perform critical safety screenings, assist with patient care including transfers and monitoring, and support the technical aspects of MRI examinations such as equipment checks and patient positioning for various anatomical regions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify patient identity and consent; obtain histories; explain procedures; manage patient comfort, preparation, and expectations; and communicate effectively with patients and the care team. (20%)

• Perform MR safety screening, control access to Zones III/IV, enforce hearing protection, monitor for contraindications, follow emergency procedures, and report safety events. (20%)

• Aid with patient transfers, positioning aids, vital signs, physiologic monitoring devices, venipuncture, contrast preparation/administration support, and post-medication/contrast observation. (20%)

• Perform equipment checks, manage coils and accessories, assist with QC setup, monitor scan room conditions, secure MR-unsafe equipment, and escalate equipment issues. (20%)

• Position patients with appropriate coils for head/neck, spine, breast, thorax, abdomen/pelvis, and musculoskeletal MRI exams, ensuring accurate anatomical landmarking. (20%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School/GED

• American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) I.A. (MR) required within 24 months of hire

• CPR – American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Substitutions

• One to three months’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Associates degree

• Prior radiology experience

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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