Technologist Assistant - MRI

• Greeting patients and ensuring positive patient identification and exam/procedure confirmation.
• Calling to communicate procedure prep to patients when needed and notify technologists of daily exam schedule.
• Reviewing patient history and blood work from HIS or other systems, rectifying any missing or incorrect information where possible and report any concerns to the technologist and/or radiologist.
• Assist in data entry and documentation of patient exam/procedural information.
• MR/CT patient screening and safety screen (incl. need of pre-MRI x-rays/orbits and report to technologist).
• Confirming creatine levels pre-exam and reporting to technologist. Review list day prior to ensure optimal efficiency day of.
• Assist in reviewing patient history (i.e. prior MRI, surgical history).
• Uploading all documentation in Coral RIS system.
• assisting the technologist in positioning the patient for scans.
• Assisting in patient transfer to and from imaging table.
• Confirming information on patient screening forms, obtaining patient history, and providing patient history to the technologist.
• Adding and removing technical scanning equipment such as MRI coils and CT table accessories as required.
• Review of images for post processing confirmation when necessary.
• Confirming image review and successful transition to the PACS system.
• Preparing contrast injector as appropriate and confirming with the technologist.
• Ensuring the room has linen supplies, patient lines, injector syringes, contrast, and other required medical supplies.
• Prepping and cleaning scan rooms, renewing and organizing supplies, restocking linen, scanning documents.
• Manage inventory and logistics of supplies including ordering, tracking and stocking.
• Cleaning Medical Imaging equipment with caution and according to vendor guidelines.
• MRI safety trained to understand and support MRI safety guidelines and safety zones; Level 1.

• Highschool Diploma is required.
• Two years of progressively responsible and related experience required.
• Relevant medical imaging experience including exposure to medical imaging workflow and information systems.
• Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred.
• Current experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• High degree of professionalism and initiative, with the ability to function independently in a position with limited immediate supervision.
• Sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in fast paced, high volume environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, customer service and professionalism.
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities while demonstrating excellent customer service skills
• Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactive efforts to support the team.
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

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