MRI Liaison

Department: General MRI

Schedule
Part Time, Day Shift (16 Hours/Biweekly)
Rotation: Weekends required

General Summary

Provides coordination for all MRI patients between the time of exam scheduling and completion of exam. Serves as a liaison between MRI staff and providers.Works under the general supervision of the technical team of the department. This position assists the technologist in all non-technical aspects of imaging examinations including but not limited to assisting with the movement of patients, positioning, recording histories, documentation of imaging procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and MRI staff in the early identification of potential exam order issues. Obtains valid orders, either verbally or by fax, to allow for timely continuation of care. Communicates clearly and follows up on open issues in a timely manner.
• Correctly identifies patients through obtaining and verifying thorough and accurate data and documents.
• Ensures completion of patient’s medical and MRI safety screening prior to presentation for exam.
• Verifies insurance authorization is in place prior to patient presentation for exam.
• Provides MRI staff with medical and environmental information pertinent to patient’s current illness and exam requested (i.e. medical implants, claustrophobia, special needs).
• Ensures patient is scheduled on appropriate magnet considering implantable devices, body habitus and/or claustrophobia.
• Consults the MRI Safety Physicist in the event of any questionable implants, devices or additional MRI safety concerns.
• Demonstrates basic and updated MRI safety knowledge.
• Maintains a thorough and current knowledge of MRI services and external vendors for coordination of seamless care.
• Provides referring physician patient education information and direction to on-line resources.
• Consults with the MRI Team Leader or Lead Technologists for recommendations of other care options, as indicated, in the event the patient may not meet criteria for an MRI.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year Relevant experience Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support within 180 days Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communications/interpersonal skills.
• Communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.