MRI Assistant

MRI Assistant

Fulltime Day position with rotation

AFSCME union

Posted: May 2, 2024

Purpose:

Under the direction of radiologist and MRI supervisor, screens and clears patients for MRI procedures. Assumes responsibility for other related duties.

Responsibilities:

• Confirms patients' appointments for the following day.

• Assists technologist with patient as needed.

• Obtains all previously completed scans/films needed for comparison with scheduled exam.

• Updates exam date in hospital computer system following completion of exam.

• Use of the Radiology Information System and Sorian Scheduling System.

• Places follow-up phone calls to other medical facilities, doctors' offices, etc. as required to obtain previous films, surgical records, and all other pertinent information.

• Conducts phone interviews with patients to obtain in-depth background in order to schedule for MRI scans.

• Assures all necessary paperwork is received prior to patient's arrival in the Department.

• Fills emergency appointment slots as needed.

• Directs patients to dressing room, informing them what articles of clothing must be removed, providing them with a hospital gown and informing them what to do with their clothing and valuables.

• Notifies Admission Office of add-on appointments not included on the schedule.

• Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.

Education and Formal Training Required

• High School graduate or GED.

• Successful completion of medical terminology and anatomy courses preferred.

• Keyboard familiarity. Ability to effectively communicate with people.

Experience Preferred

• One year experience in a hospital or medical setting. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran