Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Compensation

Full Description

Performs the registration, receptionist and secretarial duties at various imaging areas will perform patient registration and general patient intake as well as patient safety screenings. Validates completeness and accuracy of account information and patient orders. Functions as the focal communication source in this area, dealing directly with both patients and medical staff. Responsible for administrative data entries into the Meditech Computer System, as well as various tasks pertaining to the Imaging Services reception area. Communicates a dedication to serving all internal and external customers to include, but not limited to, the medical staff, physician office personnel, patients and all hospital personnel. Staff member assigned to MRI duties will also include: • Transporting of patients: completing the observation worksheet (hand-off sheets) on each patient • Coordinating patient flow with appropriate areas in and out of the department. • Coordinate patient exams with other imaging areas. • Performs various direct patient care activities and procedures under the direction of a registered Medical Imaging Technologist. • Assist with routine and interventional procedures in the MRI suite • Independently and effectively prioritizes job responsibilities in a fast-paced and ever changing environment that has multiple demands/requests • Prepares room set up between patients, including proper coil selection and attachment on table, putting previous coil away and changing table setup • Assists patients on and/or off table when requested by technologist • Completes appropriate training as directed by our MRI safety officer • Patient assessments • Patient education • Use of Imaging Services PACS equipment Participates in department Quality Improvement activities. Performs in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Adheres to Corporate Compliance initiatives. Maintains high professional and ethical standards as evidenced by successful completion of core competencies, clinical competencies and behavior standards. Understands that health care delivery is continually evolving, and departmental needs and goals are subject to change, responsibilities may be expanded or restricted at the discretion of the Imaging Supervisor and/or the Department Director.