Intern

Overview

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a nationally known and respected leader in providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for over twenty five years with 20+ locations in Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The MRI Technologist Assistant works under the supervision of the technologist and manager, to assist in the performance of patient procedures, and performs a variety of technical and non-technical tasks to direct patient care activities. Supports patient care during patient MRI services, adhering to all MRI safety policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities/Standards:

General

• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all MRI policies and procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate attention to detail in documentation of patient information.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notify technologists and/or managers.

Specific Duties

• Greet and prepare patients for MRI exams.
• Explain procedure and screen patient prior to starting exam.
• Escort patients to and from changing area.
• Great communication skills between MRI team and patients.
• Change linen and clean MRI suite between patients.
• Assist MRI Technologist with exam as needed.
• Access PACS system and Import/Export CDs.
• Maintain patient care and cleaning supplies, including but not limited to: exam linens, gloves, disinfecting wipes, pillowcases/covers, etc.
• Adhere to appropriate safety zones while navigating patients through the suite.

Additional Duties

• Log patient information
• Communicate with scheduling team to ensure cohesive workflow
• Answer phones within department as needed
• Learn components of EHR system for printing appointment lists and viewing scheduled patients, and chart notes.
• Adaptability to departmental duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma
• BLS certification
• Currently enrolled in advanced imaging program and/or working toward obtaining ARRT certification for MR.
• Previous health care and patient care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate verbally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.

USD $24.00/Hr. USD $24.00/Hr.