MRI Tech Aide (FT- 1 FTE)

Fulltime MRI Tech Aide position in Outpatient Imaging.

Position Summary:

The Technologist Aide is responsible for patient assistance and technologist assistance in the performance of Cross Sectional Imaging and/or AMI Imaging services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

American Heart Association BLS required within 60 days of hire

1 year of office environment or customer service experience

Preferred

Certified Nursing Aide or Certified Medical Assistant

1 year of healthcare, radiology, imaging, or medical field experience preferred.

1 year of medical billing, reception, scheduling, or patient care experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Assists radiologist and technologist with interventional procedures.

Acts as patient escort, prepares patient for exam, provides comfort during procedure, provides constant supervision of patient post procedure, participates in exam utilizing proper sterile technique, and facilitates discharge instructions and documentation of events.

Ensures orders, lab results and pharmacy review is complete for every patient prior to appointment. May facilitate correcting or gathering this information on a STAT basis.

Properly completes or verifies orders for billing and PACS system and to allow for interpretation.

Assists with making follow-up appointments as appropriate. Manages same day add-on scheduling for patients.

Ensures efficient department work flow, exam room turn around, and order management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.

Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work varied shifts.

Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.

Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Lift 30 pounds of weight (pick up supplies, move equipment, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies.

Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.

Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts

On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs

Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies

Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients, families, or employees

Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities

Exposures

Tasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:

Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed

Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.

Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.77352635 AMI Deaconess - Admin

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