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Position Summary
The Imaging Technical Assistant - MRI supports the MRI Department.
Primarily responsibilities include administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, retrieving scans, scan and transfer reports and images, and communicating directly with patients and their parents/legal guardians. Additional duties may be assigned and/or requested.
In addition, the Imaging Technical Assistant - MRI will be instrumental in partnering with the MRI Technologist in day-to-day responsibilities. This includes insuring patient exams have clear signed orders prior to scheduling, taking patients' medical history, escorting patients with parent/legal guardians (as appropriate), and positioning patients in the MRI scanner.
This position works closely with other departments (Emergency Department, Med Surg/ICU, Clinics, etc.) with miscellaneous tasks and services to ensure we are providing our patients with highest-quality, family-centered care.
Location: On-site (MPS or SP)
License/Certification/Registration required? No
Education:
*High school diploma or equivalent, required
Experience:
*Imaging experience in MRI, preferred
*Radiology student or Nursing Assistant, preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Demonstrates understanding of age-related development of pediatrics
*Ability to work in a high pace environment.
*Possess strong communication skills- written and verbally
*Working knowledge of all MRI procedures and safety-related issues
*Computer literacy
*Comfortable multi-tasking
Physical Demands
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
