Per Diem / PRN Assistant - MRI Technologist
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Waltham, MA
1x8 hrs

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

What you will need: - High school diploma, GED or equivalent - 1 year of previous health care experience, preferred Technical Assistant reports to and functions under the general supervision of the Technical Managers and Unit Operations Manager for Imaging. Receives direct supervision from senior technical staff and Technical Manager. The role of the Technical Assistant encompasses the clinical and clerical areas of the imaging department performing day-to-day operations to assist technologists, patient service coordinator and patients. The technical assistant must be knowledgeable of the workflow within each area and work under the supervision of the licensed individuals within these areas. Clinical & Clerical: · Works in harmony with others and functions as a team member while maintaining professional, effective and constructive working relations and communication with departmental staff, hospital personnel. · Achieves positive relationships with patients, families, visitors, and other healthcare providers supporting the hospital’s vision and mission statement. · Work habits and job performance must meet department standards. · Willingly offers and assists clinical staff as necessary during the patient study. · Embodies a proactive attitude and approach to patient care · Assist staff with both explaining the exam and positioning of patients · Provide bed pan and urinal to patients, when needed. · Provides a comfortable environment for patients. · Assists with patient transport · Maintains testing area in an orderly manner; prepares imaging/procedure rooms prior to patient use · Maintains the patient waiting areas · Assists in monitoring patient holding/waiting areas · Communicates patient status or concerns to management and/ department lead tech · Pages and/or makes phone calls as requested · Oversight of the department’s stock supplies (monitoring and replenishment) including linens. · Maintains emergency supplies and completes documentation checklist · Clerical duties to include all aspects of exam scheduling along with performing patient related tasks (i.e. prepares check-in documentation, make confirmation calls) · Any other related duties as directed by the Technical and Operations Managers. Skills and Competency Required: - Knowledge of universal precautions. - Knowledge of medical/Radiology supplies. - Knowledge of materials, equipment, supplies and procedures. - Knowledge of proper radiation safety/protection procedures. - Knowledge of the principles of growth and development of infant, early childhood, late childhood, adolescent, young adult, adult, senior adult and geriatric patients. Must possess the ability to assess patient specific data relative to age specific needs and provide age appropriate care. - Knowledge of EPIC - Completion of Radiation Safety Course

Recruiter: Turlo, Rebecca