MRI Aide: Patient Care & Radiology Support

RWJBarnabas Health; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an MRI Aide at the MMC Specialty Care Center in New Jersey. The role supports the Radiology PET department, assisting with patient care, exam workflow, and administrative functions to ensure a safe, efficient imaging process.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting MRI Technologists, managing supplies, scheduling, registration, and billing tasks. Requires strong customer service, basic computer skills, and BLS. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in Radiology, Imaging Services, or patient care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify two patient identifiers prior to procedures.
• Verbally screen patients and review MRI safety questionnaires/forms to ensure compliance with MRI safety protocols.
• Assist patients with changing and preparation for MRI examinations.
• Assist MRI Technologists with patient positioning and exam room preparation.
• Support patient transfers to and from MRI tables utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers, and other approved transfer methods.
• Assist with patient care activities in MRI and other Radiology areas as needed.
• Maintain patient comfort and provide exceptional customer service throughout the imaging process.
• Stock MRI rooms and patient care areas with required supplies.
• Assist MRI Technologists with setting up coils and preparing MRI equipment to improve workflow efficiency and reduce exam turnaround times.
• Prepare and load power injectors with contrast media and saline according to departmental protocols.
• Scan patient documentation into PACS and ensure accurate indexing and record maintenance.
• Retrieve and coordinate CDs, films, and imaging records for patients and providers as needed.
• Provide clerical support across Radiology service areas.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate imaging services.
• Perform reception and patient registration duties.
• Verify insurance authorizations and eligibility information.
• Collect and maintain required clinical and billing information.
• Process billing-related functions and apply appropriate charges within departmental systems.
• Coordinate appointments and communication with physician offices and clinical departments.
• Support film library and image management activities.
• Collaborate with section leads to ensure scheduling and operational efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Data entry

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an MRI Aide at the MMC Specialty Care Center in New Jersey. The role supports the Radiology PET department, assisting with patient care, exam workflow, and administrative functions to ensure a safe, efficient imaging process.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting MRI Technologists, managing supplies, scheduling, registration, and billing tasks. Requires strong customer service, basic computer skills, and BLS. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.