MRI Assistant

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: OADC Poughkeepsie 2900 - Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: AssociatesSalary Range: $17.85 - $22.30 HourlyTravel Percentage: Some travel between company locationsJob Shift: VariedJob Category: Health CareDays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Hours 6:30am - 6:45pm

Who we are:  

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

What you’ll do:  

Responsibilities/Duties:  



Demonstrated computer literacy. 





Greet and prescreen patient before entering MRI 





Assist the patient with completing the screening form when needed. 





Escort patient to MRI and throughout the MRI visit 





Provide dressing requirements and garments as necessary   





Assist with transferring patients to MRI table or wheelchair. 





Set the coils for the procedure  





Position the patient on the MRI table with the Technologist 





Assists to remove the patient from the MRI table 





Assist the Technologist with cleaning the table for the next patient  





Enters charges in the EHR system (Modernized Medicine)  





Adds notes onto radiology scanning system (Medstrat) 





Scans the MRI Screening form into patients chart 





Clerical duties include answering phones, accurate collection and documentation of information within the established guidelines. 





Manages and supports a full MRI schedule daily by: 





 Maintaining the MRI orders log in Mod Med 





Contact and schedule patients post authorization 





Make live reminder calls to avoid no shows or cancellations 





Contact patients who no show to their appt and alerting the ordering provider 





Clean and stock linen and medical supplies. 





Assist tech with ordering MRI supplies 





Keep changing rooms and MRI suite tidy and organized 





Work with a teamwork attitude focused on providing quality patient and family-centered care in a safe, efficient, effective and timely manner. 





Perform other duties as assigned. 


QualificationsWho you are: 



High School diploma or equivalent. 





Must complete MRI Level two safety training within two weeks of being hired. 





Exceptional customer service and patient care skills. 





Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 





Ability to perform all responsibilities with diligence to established professional codes of conduct and ethics. 





Ability to interview and screen patients of all age groups related to safety issues with magnetic resonance imaging. 





Ability to establish and maintain a positive relationship with patients, physicians, and other MRI center staff. 





Knowledge of hazards involved in MRI work and precautions necessary in handling such hazards. 





Maintain and display knowledge and understanding of the importance of accurate and timely documentation of care. 





Ability to deal with stressful demands due to patient flow, emergencies and stat requests, and multiple interruptions. 





Medical Assistant experience preferred. 





Valid CPR certification. 



 

What we offer:  



Excellent growth and advancement opportunities  





Dynamic environment  





Access to a diverse network of practitioners  





Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience     





Competitive Compensation  





Generous PTO   





Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.  



 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender e