Overview Imaging Technical Aide, MRI Part Time, 48 Hours per pay period, Shifts vary Parkwest Overview: Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. Position Summary: Coordinates patient flow for imaging services. Assists a licensed technologist in performing physician defined routine and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides support assistance/activities as needed. Recruiter: Jason Shubert|| jshuber1@covhlth.com ||865-374-5393 Responsibilities + Coordinates and assists with the transfer of patients to and from imaging services. + Prepares patients for imaging procedures, including: dressing patient, connecting patient to EKG, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry monitoring. + Responds to physician or technologist requests during imaging procedures using appropriate anatomy/physiology terminology, procedural protocols, and imaging equipment. + Under the supervision of licensed staff: positions patient, advances/pulls wires and catheters, manipulates digital imaging equipment. + Explains a variety of necessary information to the patient/family member, such as: consent for treatment, MRI questionnaire, and procedure explanation. + Assists with burning patient CDs and providing statistical data as needed to department leadership. + Establishes and maintains sterile fields, instrumentation, and mechanical implementation used during imaging procedures. + Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the imaging department. + Disinfects and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment. + Serves as inter-departmental communication resource. + Assists in calls with patients (i.e., appointment reminders, pre or post instructions and questions, etc.) + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: None Licensure Requirement: CPR required Apply/Share Job Title IMAGING TECHNICAL AIDE ID 4003781 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name MRI