Job Summary

　　• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment • Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) • Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability • Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment • PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives • Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. ​The MRI Safety Assistant works to assist MRI technologists to facilitate safe care and workflows in the MRI environment. The MRI Safety Assistant will strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for the patient, family, non-MRI personnel, and self. The MRI Safety Assistant will also assist the MRI technologist in preparing and positioning the patient for the MRI exam, expedite procedures through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. The assistant will also be responsible for answering phone and scheduling MRI scans, and any associated electronic and/or paper forms.

　　Job Duties

　　Provides patient care as directed by the MRI technologist, virtual operations center, or physician in meeting the multidisciplinary plan of care established for each patient.

　　Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available on the unit.

　　Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policy and procedures.

　　Responsible for transporting non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.

　　Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transporting patients to appropriate imaging areas.

　　Schedules patient’s appointments when needed.

　　Prepares and processes requests for imaging and processes these requests to the appropriate technical personnel.

　　Answers telephone calls for area and routes calls appropriately.

　　Compiles and documents information based on patient’s interviews or physician input by typing, posting, and filing as the need dictates.

　　Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.

　　Verifies patient schedules.

　　Observes a patient when required.

　　Assists in emergency situations.

　　Assists in patient positioning and lifting and transporting when needed.

　　Prepares and maintains records and files as directed.

　　Prints reports as required.

　　Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked.

　　Assists in completing requests for supplies.

　　Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.

　　Participates with Virtual Operations Center to complete examinations.

　　Performs safety screening on patients going into MRI suites.

　　Responsible for safe practices in MR suites when applicable.

　　Will perform job duties under the direct supervision of an MR technologist.

　　Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

　　Position Details

　　Support mobile outreach and w/b MRI sites

　　Travel:More than 50%

　　Will travel to Tunkhannock and Mt Pocono. Also to GSWB and Pittston if necessary

　　Education

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

　　Experience

　　Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

　　Certification(s) and License(s)

　　OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

　　We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.