Description

Hours:  No holidays, weekends or nights.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life/AD&D, Flexible Spending, Paid Time Off, Voluntary Life, 6 paid holidays per year, 3% Safe Harbor Contribution and 401K 

Job Summary:  This position is responsible for patient movement coordination. This includes communicating with the patient via telephone and in person, operation of FujiFilm Echelon Oval 1.5T wide bore unit. The position will act as an ambassador on behalf of the company with customers, clients, and vendors in public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

        Using proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares and operates MRI unit

        Positions patients to obtain appropriate radiographic exposures

        Participates in quality control and quality assurance studies

        Demonstrates competency in performing all MRI procedures

        Ensure patient charts are prepped and documentation is available prior to date of service    

        Performs daily quality checks on the MRI scanner to guarantee proper operation and safety, reports malfunctions to Clinical Supervisor and FujiFilm Service            Dept. 

        Effectively communicates and documents procedures to patients and/or authorized family members at beginning, during, and end of appointment

        Monitors patients’ safety and comfort at beginning, during, and end of scan time

        Administers intravenous (IV) contrast, as needed

        Research and obtain prior MRI studies, x-rays studies, and operative reports to ensure proper test is completed

        Complies with specific policies and procedures, safety guidelines, infection control, internal and/or external emergencies. 

        Ability to recognize and identify changes in patient status which may or may not require immediate action

        Complete and resolve questions from patients, co-workers, and physicians. Ensure all pertinent information is documented in EMR system 

        ICD-10 and CPT knowledge and experience, preferred

        Assist Prior Authorization department with diagnosis and treatment questions to guarantee insurance approval

        Enforce magnetic field safety for patients, vendors, families, visitors, and co-workers at all time

        Maintains equipment services, patient logs, and related staff statistics for compliance with ACR requirements

        Complete and maintain ACR accreditation

        Quarterly educate and train all new and current employees regarding ACR guideline changes, regulations, or annual compliance recertification

        Regular in office attendance is required        

        Other duties as assigned 

 Skills and/or Qualifications (not limited to):

        Type 30-40 wpm

        1-4 years of experience in high-volume interactive clinic or hospital

        Fluency in medical terminology

        Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills

        Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions

Education and/or Experience:

        Must be 18 years of age or older

        Required High School diploma or GED

        Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the state and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required

        Magnetic Resonance Imaging board certified, required

        Current Mandatory reporting in both children and adult

        Current Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification

Requirements

Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and regulations Physical Requirements:

        Bending/twisting/lifting 

        Ability to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds

        Keen sense of eyesight and hearing

        Prolonged periods standing, reaching, bending, or sitting 

        Ability to lift, grip, carry, touch, speak, and listen