MRI Assistant

MRI Assistant Position Type: Full Time - Day Shift

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The MRI Assistant supports remote MRI operations by serving as the onsite patient care and workflow support resource in collaboration with a remotely located MRI Technologist. This role assists with patient preparation, MRI safety screening, patient positioning, equipment setup, patient monitoring, and workflow coordination to promote patient safety, quality imaging, and an exceptional patient experience. The MRI Assistant maintains continuous communication with the remote MRI Technologist throughout MRI examinations and performs duties in accordance with MRI safety standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. This position does not independently perform MRI examinations.

Essential Functions

• Greets, identifies, prepares, and escorts patients for MRI examinations while promoting a positive patient experience.
• Assists patients with changing, gowning, removal of MRI-unsafe items, and other activities necessary to prepare for MRI procedures.
• Assists with MRI safety screening and verifies completion of required patient safety documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Supports safe patient transfers, positioning, immobilization, and comfort measures under the direction of the remote MRI Technologist.
• Maintains continuous onsite observation of patients during remote MRI examinations and promptly communicates changes in patient condition, safety concerns, or workflow issues to the remote MRI Technologist and appropriate clinical staff.
• Assists with MRI room preparation, equipment setup, coil placement, patient monitoring equipment, and examination room readiness.
• Supports MRI safety practices by assisting with MR Zone access control, identifying potential safety hazards, and helping maintain a safe MRI environment.
• Collaborates continuously with the remote MRI Technologist throughout all phases of the examination to support efficient workflow and safe patient care.
• Assists with inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, trauma, ICU, and other specialized MRI workflows as assigned.
• Participates in MRI emergency response procedures and assists with patient evacuation or other emergency activities in accordance with organizational policies.
• Maintains accurate documentation and supports compliance with HIPAA, MRI safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Participates in departmental training, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education related to MRI safety and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, patient care, imaging, or related clinical environment required
• Experience supporting MRI or other diagnostic imaging services preferred
• Experience assisting with patient positioning, transfers, or direct patient care preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MRI safety principles, patient care practices, and infection prevention procedures.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safely assist with MRI patient preparation and positioning.
• Ability to recognize and promptly communicate patient safety concerns or changes in patient condition.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with remote MRI Technologists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare technology systems.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards while providing patient-centered care.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• MRI safety training or other MRI-specific education consistent with departmental requirements preferred