Imaging Assistant (Part Time) - Yakima Memorial

Yakima Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking an MRI Level 1 Tech Assistant/Imaging Scheduler to support clinical flow and timely patient care. The role involves clerical tasks, scheduling, insurance verification, and assisting technologists with MRI exams.

The position supports imaging operations across RIS and scheduling software, ensuring accurate patient data and efficient appointment management. A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required, with medical terminology knowledge

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical background and computer experience are preferable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs various clerical duties.
• Updates patient information and obtains signatures as necessary.
• Prints screening forms and patient requisitions.
• Answers telephone and coordinates workflow.
• Interviews patients using screening/contrast forms.
• Discusses patient answers with technologist.
• Provides clothing and changing assistance as needed.
• Assists technologist with MRI patients and procedures.
• Performs MRI room setup for next exam.
• Transports patients between MRI and other imaging areas.
• Cleans and stocks room with supplies and linen.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies.
• Schedules outpatient appointments in scheduling program and RIS.
• Verifies insurance eligibility as appropriate.
• Schedules interpreters for patients as needed.

Skills

Medical background

Computer experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

RIS scheduling system

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.6, Shift: Day, Schedule: 9:00am - 9:30pm

Position Summary

The MRI Level 1 Tech Assistant/Imaging Scheduler performs a variety of critical functions to maintain clinical flow and ensure patients receive care in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Performs various clerical duties.
• Updates patient information provides required forms to complete and obtains signatures as necessary.
• Prints screening forms and patient requisitions.
• Answers telephone and coordinates workflow.
• Interviews patient using screening/contrast forms.
• Discusses patient answers with technologist.
• Provides clothing and changing assistance as needed.
• Assists technologist with MRI patients and procedures.
• Performs MRI room setup for next exam.
• Provides assistance during an emergency.
• Begins patient exam in RIS; technologist will complete exam in RIS.
• Transports patient from MRI to and from other areas in Imaging.
• Transports patient when house transport is unavailable.
• Cleans and stocks room with supplies and linen.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies.
• Follows department Safety protocols for maintaining magnetic safety.
• Schedules outpatient appointments in scheduling program and RIS for MR and other imaging modalities.
• Verifies insurance eligibility as appropriate.
• Schedules interpreters for patient as needed.
• Contributes to professional communication with team members in order to convey important information relating to patient care, operations, or clinical needs.
• Maintains awareness of changes in protocols/procedures of the department; maintains competency on all applicable computer systems.

Requirements

• High school or equivalency.
• Medical background and computer experience preferable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $17.13 - $22.93 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.