MRI Aide: Patient Care & Imaging Center Support

61st Street Service Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation in New York is seeking a Radiology Aide to support the MRI center’s daily operations and patient flow. You will assist with transporting, screening, and preparing patients for MRI exams, helping ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families.

The role collaborates with Front Desk, Nursing, and Technologist staff to confirm study details, handle documentation, and maintain procedure readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year assisting medical staff in a healthcare environment.
• Highly-motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative.
• Strong follow-up and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the MRI suite, informing them of any unexpected delays with appointments and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Front Desk, Nursing, and Technologist staff.
• Confirm patient identifiers and the type of study, prior to exam preparation.
• Assist patients with completing all requisite documentation needed for the procedure.
• Perform initial screening for the MRI study and provide instructions for the exam.
• Navigate patients from waiting room to changing room, provide gowns and update Epic to reflect room assignments.
• Assist in disrobing and dressing of patients.
• Assist or initiate in moving and positioning the patient on the MRI table.
• Provide earplugs, comfort adjuncts, blankets & pillows, explain alarm ball and reassure patient of procedure.
• Inform patients awaiting procedures of unexpected delays.
• Prepare MRI suite for next procedure by way of room turnover - clean table and redress for next case.
• Receive and stock supplies, maintaining inventory.
• Escalate concerns to Management as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

61st Street Service Corporation in New York is seeking a Radiology Aide to support the MRI center’s daily operations and patient flow. You will assist with transporting, screening, and preparing patients for MRI exams, helping ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families.

The role collaborates with Front Desk, Nursing, and Technologist staff to confirm study details, handle documentation, and maintain procedure readiness.