About this role
Job Opportunity
---
#### Job ID: 55663
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Performs
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job :
Performs all assignments delegated by MRI Team Advisor or designee. Accountable for all patient care he/she provides in the MRI department.
Essential Duties :
- Mix and deliver oral contrast media.
- Prepare power injector for IV contrast.
- Obtain access to a vein using similar techniques to phlebotomy.
- Monitor injection site for extravasation.
- Patient set-up on scanner table.
- Access and document lab values.
- Prepare patients for MRI procedures by obtaining necessary patient history and safety information.
- Educate patients with pre and post procedure information.
- Provide comfort measures, hospitality and emotional support.
- Transport patients between departments.
- Assist in transferring patients from stretchers and wheel chairs to scan table.
- Prepare MRI equipment for sedation cases.
- Handle incoming phone calls.
- Contact nursing units regarding exam times and preps.
- Responsible for supply stocking and distribution of supplies to each scan room.
- Complete all computer functions required for maintenance of departmental records.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. * Minimum of Heart Saving Certification
Work Experience
• Previous experience as PCT or CNA in absence of education.
Education
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program. • Successful completion of Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program OR certified nurse assistant program OR documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing as a current student in a nursing program OR completion of a medical assistant program OR completion of an EMT or Paramedic program OR phlebotomy training OR actively enrolled in a hands-on clinical or medical vocational course which can include RRT, PTA, Radiology or equivalent
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Physically able to lift and move patients and equipment. • Effective communication skills for interaction with diverse population. • Adept at customer service. • Entry level computer skills. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
#LI-MR1
Job Family
Radiology/Imaging
Requirements:
Shift
Days
Degree Type / Education Level
High School / GED
Status
Part-time Benefit Eligible
Facility
Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level
New Grad