Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
CFV Outpatient Imaging
Job Family
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
The MRI Technologist Assistant will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups and assist MRI staff with proper positioning, procedures, and protocols, to help maintain a safe and fast-paced, environment. Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
Fully competent to assist all routine procedures designated within the MRI Section of Radiology Department
Reviews the physician order or patient chart for appropriate order, diagnosis and physician’s signature
Assists the MRI Technologist with the patient interview process by starting the MRI Interview Form screening process, helping obtain pertinent patient history and ensuring patients are properly dressed for exams
Assists the Technologist with preparing the patient for the procedure and aid the patient from the exam back to their dressing room and belongings
Maintains accurate record of patients
Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to magnetic field exposure, infection control guidelines and Universal Precautions
Maintains annual mandatory hospital training to include Level Two MRI Safety Training
Maintains good guest relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation & Thank you)
Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care
Actively participates in department’s Performance Improvement projects
Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training :
High school diploma or equivalent required
Registered as an Imaging Assistant, IA(MR), with the ARRT required after eighteen (18) months of hire date. Failure to achieve registration, after eighteen (18) months of hire date, may result in termination of employment
BLS certification required
Work Experience :
1 year of experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and understand the range of treatment needed for all age groups
Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental need
Experienced in the treatment, care of and interacts effectively with patients of all ages to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
Physical Requirements :
Ability to communicate orally
Manual dexterity
Visual acuity
Mobility to assume awkward positions, respond to emergency situations and be able to bend and lift
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 100 lbs and carry objects up to 50 lbs
Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Required Licenses and Certifications
Imaging Assistant IA(MR) - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity