MRI Imaging Assistant

Rezolut; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rezolut in New Windsor, NY seeks an MRI Imaging Assistant to support MR technologists in delivering high-quality patient care in an outpatient setting.

You will assist with patient prep, screening, positioning, and safety while documenting under supervision of a registered MRI technologist, following ARRT Imaging Assistant standards.

Qualifications

• BLS certification or eligible within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of approved MRI Imaging Assistant program or ARRT MRI IA commitment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, infection control, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify identity with two identifiers before procedures.
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• Stop and Escalate safety uncertainties to supervisor.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Safety awareness

Ethical conduct

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BLS certification

MRI Imaging Assistant program

HIPAA knowledge

Tools

EHR

PACS

Job description

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MRI Imaging Assistant

Full-time New Windsor, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4111

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

POSITIONSUMMARY

The MRIImagingAssistant supports MRItechnologists in delivering high‑quality patient care and ensuring safe, efficient MRIoperations within the outpatient environment.

This position plays a key role in patient preparation, screening, communication, and safety, consistent with ARRT Imaging Assistant (MagneticResonance)StandardsofEducation(2025). All activities occur under the immediate supervision of a registeredMRItechnologist or imagingsupervisor.

PRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and verify identity using two unique identifiers before any procedure.
• Conduct and document MRIscreening questionnaires; clarify unclear responses and StopandEscalate safety uncertainties to the technologist or MRSafetyOfficer.
• Educate patients on procedure expectations, time requirements, and communication methods (callbell/intercom).
• Assist with positioning, comfort aids, and modesty draping as directed.
• Support contrast preparation and post‑injection observation per protocol (no injections unless credentialed).
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and engage qualified interpreters when language barriers arise.
• Maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality and professional decorum at all times.
• Control access to MRIZonesI–IV; ensure ferrous objects remain outside restricted areas.
• Inspect coils, pads, and accessories before each exam; clean and disinfect between patients.
• Safely handle ancillary equipment labeled MRSafe/MRConditional.
• Report equipment faults, tripping hazards, or unsafe conditions immediately; StopandEscalate any risk.
• Assist with patient transfers using proper bodymechanics and safe handling devices.
• Complete electronic screening forms, patient flow logs, and qualitychecklists accurately.
• Record contrast lotnumbers, reactiondetails, and incidentreports as directed.
• Maintain clean, organized MRIsuite and restock MRI‑safe supplies.
• Participate in continuing education, safety drills, and annual competency evaluations.

ESSENTIALCOMPETENCIES

• PatientAdvocacy:Acts with compassion, maintains dignity, respects rights to informedconsent.
• SafetyAwareness:Understands magnetic field hazards and the “StopandEscalate” process.
• EthicalConduct:Follows ARRTStandardsofEthics; refrains from interpreting images.
• Communication:Listens actively; adapts to varied literacy and cultural needs.
• Teamwork:Collaborates with technologists, physicians, and administrativestaff.
• AttentiontoDetail:Accurate documentation and consistent procedure compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• BLScertification (or earned within90daysofhire).
• CompletionofapprovedMRIImagingAssistantStructuredEducationProgramor ARRT MRI IA program commitmenttocompletewithinonboardingperiod.
• DemonstratedknowledgeofHIPAA,infectioncontrol,andbasicmedicalterminology.

Preferred

• Experienceinradiologyorpatientcareenvironment.
• ARRTImagingAssistant–MagneticResonancecredential(attainedorinprogress).
• FamiliaritywithMRIsafetyzones,implants,andscreeningstandards.
• ProficiencywithEHRand/orPACSapplications.

PHYSICALANDWORKREQUIREMENTS

• Frequentstanding,walking,lifting(upto50lbswithassistance).
• Manipulationofpatientpositioningaidsinconfinedspaces.
• Exposuretoacousticnoise–hearingprotectionprovided.
• Mustcommunicateclearlythroughintercomandhearalarmsignals.

SCHEDULE&COMPENSATION

• Compensation:Commensuratewitheducationandexperience;eligibleforbenefitsperEnvisionMRIpolicy.

DISCLAIMER

Thisjobdescriptionisintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandworkperformedbyemployeesinthisclassification.Itisnotanexhaustivelist ofallduties,responsibilities,andqualifications.Envision/RezolutMRIreservestherighttoamendorrevisethecontentatanytimeinaccordancewithoperationalorregulatoryneeds.