MRI Technologist

Our caring and educated staff remains dedicated to providing insightful, compassionate care to all of our patients. We understand that every person is unique and we strive to ensure that our patients achieve not only the best possible outcome for their cancer treatment, but also the highest quality care and service during and after treatment. With Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, as well as an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, we truly offer complete cancer care, under one roof.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Patient Care 60%

• Responsible for educating and preparing patients for examinations.
• Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures.
• Take thorough patient medical history prior to examination.
• Complete screenings for medical devices and injuries where metal objects were involved.
• Position patient to obtain proper imaging.
• Addresses patients' concerns and ensures patients are comfortable and calm during exam.
• Determine appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Interpret imaging orders provided by the physician.
• Administer IV contrast agents.
• Examine images to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes.
• Performing regular inspections of the MRI equipment and machines, and scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Ensuring that the MRI room is kept clean, tidy, and safe always.
• Maintain proper documentation within RIS system(s)
• Obtains appropriate lab work and ensures correct documentation.
• Maintain desk and/or clinic supplies.
• Perform equipment quality check and adhere to quality assurance guidelines.
• Respond to physician and radiologist questions and needs regarding patients.

• Meet patient needs through a variety of methods including but not limited to
  a. Answer incoming phone calls and make outbound phone calls
  b. Gathering information to route appropriately.
• Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
• Coordinate Lab and Prep instructions for scheduled appointments.
• Update and verify primary care and referring providers.
• Evaluate referrals and link to appropriate upcoming appointments.
• Verify and update patient demographics.

• File and maintain records.
• Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Forward Attorney Medical Records Requests to Executive Assistant/Compliance.

• Serve as resource person and provide information to patient scheduling staff and patients regarding insurance.
• Verify visit account and insurance information and transfer to billing if updates are needed.
• Collect copays, pre-payments, and outstanding balances.
• Manage visit prior authorization and referral requirements.

• An associate degree or equivalent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• ARRT certified in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• BLS certification

• Patient and pleasant personality; works well with a variety of people.
• Detail oriented.
• Team player.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Interfaces well with staff and physicians.
• Professional demeanor.
• Pleasant and friendly tone of voice.
• Work under minimal supervision and cooperate with other team members.