Imaging Assistant

Noran Neurological Clinic PA in; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision (part-time

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Noran Neurological Clinic PA is seeking an Imaging Assistant (Healthcare) in Bloomington, MN. This part-time role supports radiology technologists with patient transport and care, while ensuring safety and comfort before MR procedures.

You will assist with MRI safety screening, positioning, and data management in the EMR, at Blaine, Bloomington, and Lake Elmo sites. Training provided.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be 18 years or older and have a High School diploma or GED.
• Previous patient care experience or familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain procedures to ensure comfort before entering the MR environment.
• Perform MRI safety screening and report contraindications to the MR technologist.
• Assist with patient preparation, immobilization, and positioning under technologist supervision.
• Support contrast procedures by preparing materials and ensuring aseptic practices (note: not injecting).
• Help manage patient flow to minimize wait times and downtime between scans.
• Maintain a clean, safe MR suite and verify ferromagnetic safety of hospital equipment.
• Document imaging details in the EMR and share imaging for patients/providers.

Skills

Patient care

MRI safety

Positioning assistance

EMR data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Imaging Assistant (Healthcare)

As an Imaging Assistant, you will provide safe, quality patient care, while assisting technologists with the transport and care of patients. This position is parttime (20 25 hours per week) with days and hours varying at the Blaine, Bloomington, and Lake Elmo sites. Complete training and mentorship from our Radiology Supervisor and MRI Team will be provided.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Patient Interaction & Support: Greeting patients, explaining the procedure, verify identification, answering questions, and ensuring patients feel comfortable before entering the MR environment.
• MRI Safety Screening: Conducting thorough safety questionnaires, identifying potential contraindications (implants, devices, metallic objects), and report findings to the supervising MR technologist.
• Preparation & Positioning Assistance: Helping patients onto the table, providing immobilization aids, and assisting with anatomical landmarking under direct technologist supervision.
• Contrast Procedure Support: Preparing necessary materials for contrast administration, ensuring IV supplies are ready, and following aseptic protocols (note: I.A. does not inject contrast).
• Workflow Efficiency: Managing patient flow across the MRI zones to minimize wait times and downtime between scans.
• Environmental Readiness: Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised MR suite, including checking ferromagnetic safety compliance on hospital equipment.
• Image & Data Management: Share Imaging for patients/providers, document details in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

The ideal candidate will be 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED and previous patient care experience or medical terminology experience.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (part-time cost)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off