Imaging Assistant MR - Outpatient | Peters Township HWP

Canonsburg General Hospital; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking an MRI patient safety assistant to support patient care and safety during MRI procedures. You will verify identities, obtain histories, and clearly communicate procedures to patients and teams.

Responsibilities include MR safety screening, monitoring patient status, assisting with transfers and positioning, contrast handling support, and performing routine equipment checks to keep the scan environment safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT MR certification within 24 months
• CPR certification required by American Heart Association
• High School Diploma or GED required; radiology training preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity, obtain histories, explain procedures, and ensure comfort and safety (20%).
• Perform MR safety screening, manage Zone III/IV access, enforce hearing protection, monitor contraindications, and report safety events (20%).
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, vital signs, and monitoring devices (20%).
• Assist with contrast preparation/administration support and post-med observation (20%).
• Perform equipment checks, manage coils/accessories, monitor room conditions, and escalate MR equipment issues (20%).
• Position patients for various MRI exams with correct landmarks (head/neck, spine, chest, abdomen/pelvis, and joints).

Skills

Patient safety

MR safety screening

Patient transfers

Vital signs monitoring

Equipment checks

Anatomical landmarking

Education

ARRT MR Certification

CPR (AHA)

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Coils & Accessories

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role involves ensuring patient safety and comfort during MRI procedures, encompassing identity verification, history taking, and clear communication. The individual will also perform critical safety screenings, assist with patient care including transfers and monitoring, and support the technical aspects of MRI examinations such as equipment checks and patient positioning for various anatomical regions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify patient identity and consent; obtain histories; explain procedures; manage patient comfort, preparation, and expectations; and communicate effectively with patients and the care team. (20%)


• Perform MR safety screening, control access to Zones III/IV, enforce hearing protection, monitor for contraindications, follow emergency procedures, and report safety events. (20%)


• Aid with patient transfers, positioning aids, vital signs, physiologic monitoring devices, venipuncture, contrast preparation/administration support, and post-medication/contrast observation. (20%)


• Perform equipment checks, manage coils and accessories, assist with QC setup, monitor scan room conditions, secure MR-unsafe equipment, and **escalate** equipment issues. (20%)


• Position patients with appropriate coils for head/neck, spine, breast, thorax, abdomen/pelvis, and musculoskeletal MRI exams, ensuring accurate anatomical landmarking. (20%)


• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required High School/GED American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) I.A. (MR) required within 24 months of hire CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Substitutions One to three months’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Associates degree Prior radiology experience

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.

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