MRI Aide

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Muskegon, MI is seeking a part-time Imaging Tech Assistant to support safe, patient-centered imaging services under supervision. You will help with exam preparation, patient positioning, and daily department operations to improve flow and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, preparing rooms, documenting information in EHR/RIS/PACS, and adhering to safety, HIPAA, and infection control guidelines. Prior healthcare experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in customer service, caregiving, or a direct interaction role.
• Ability to learn and navigate EHR systems and imaging software with training.
• Preferred: CNA/MA/EMT certification or enrollment in a healthcare-related training program.
• Preferred: At least 6 months of healthcare or patient-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under supervision, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding procedures, delays, and expectations.
• Verify patient identity and confirm the ordered exam.
• Prepare patients for imaging exams, including positioning and transfers.
• Perform delegated clinical tasks such as venipuncture, IV start/discontinuation, and POCT.
• Assist with patient transport and flow in the department.
• Prepare exam rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Review patient information (history, labs, allergies, prior imaging).
• Document patient data in systems like PACS, RIS, and EHR.
• Ensure specimens are labeled and delivered to the lab if applicable.
• Maintain a clean, safe care environment and follow PPE guidelines.
• Follow MRI and/or radiation safety standards and HIPAA regulations.
• Report safety concerns per policy.
• Participate in required training (MRI/radiation safety, BLS, annual education).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma

CNA/MA/EMT certification or enrollment

Tools

EHR systems

RIS

PACS

Imaging software

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Schedule | Hours:

• Part-time, 28 hours per week
• 10p-6:30a, every other weekend, holiday rotation

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a technologist or radiologist, the Imaging Tech Assistant supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered imaging services. This role provides direct patient care that is sensitive to age, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs, while ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive care environment.

The Imaging Tech Assistant contributes to workflow efficiency, patient comfort, and quality outcomes by assisting with exam preparation, patient positioning, and departmental operations in alignment with Trinity Health’s commitment to relationship-centered care.

What the Imaging Tech Assistant will do:

Patient Care & Support

• Assist with direct patient care under supervision, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety at all times
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding procedures, delays, and expectations to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation
• Verify patient identity using standard protocols (name, DOB, MRN) and confirm the ordered exam
• Prepare patients for imaging exams, including positioning and assisting with transfers
• Perform delegated clinical tasks, which may include:
• Venipuncture, IV start/discontinuation
• Point-of-care testing (POCT)
• MRI screening and completion of required forms (e.g., contrast, history)
• Monitor patient status and promptly escalating concerns to technologists, nurses, or radiologists

Workflow & Clinical Operations

• Assist with patient transport and flow throughout the department
• Prepare exam rooms and equipment for procedures
• Obtain and review relevant patient information (e.g., history, labs, allergies, prior imaging, implants)
• Accurately document patient data in systems such as PACS, RIS, and electronic health records
• Ensure specimens are properly labeled and delivered to the laboratory (if applicable)

Environment, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment
• Follow infection prevention protocols, including appropriate use of PPE
• Adhere to MRI safety and/or radiation safety standards as applicable
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Report safety concerns, near misses, or incidents per organizational policy

Professional Development

• Participate in required training, including:
• MRI and/or radiation safety
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Annual mandatory education
• Engage in ongoing learning to maintain and enhance skills

What the Imaging Tech Assistant will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service, caregiving, or support role involving direct interaction with individuals.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of email, internet browsers, and standard workplace applications. Ability to learn and navigate electronic health record (EHR) systems and imaging software (e.g., RIS, PACS) with training.
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), EMT, or equivalent healthcare certification; or Enrollment in or completion of a healthcare-related training program (e.g., Radiologic Technology, Nursing, Medical Assistant, or similar)
• Preferred: At least Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare or patient-facing environment; experience assisting with basic patient care activities; exposure to hospital or clinical settings; familiarity with electronic health record systems

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran