Full-time, Daylight with rotation as needed. Days/Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with weekend rotations.

AFSCME - Union

Posted: December 31, 2024

Purpose:

Under the direction of a 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 to schedule MRI scans.
• Assures all necessary paperwork is received before the patient arrives in the Department.
• Fills emergency appointment slots as needed.
• Directs patients to the dressing room, informs them what articles of clothing must be removed, provides them with a hospital gown, and tells them what to do with their clothing and valuables.
• Notifies the 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 Diploma 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
  
  

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