MRI Imaging Support Specialist: Patient Safety & Comfort

Canonsburg General Hospital; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking an MRI patient safety assistant to support patient care and safety during MRI procedures. You will verify identities, obtain histories, and clearly communicate procedures to patients and teams.

Responsibilities include MR safety screening, monitoring patient status, assisting with transfers and positioning, contrast handling support, and performing routine equipment checks to keep the scan environment safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT MR certification within 24 months
• CPR certification required by American Heart Association
• High School Diploma or GED required; radiology training preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity, obtain histories, explain procedures, and ensure comfort and safety (20%).
• Perform MR safety screening, manage Zone III/IV access, enforce hearing protection, monitor contraindications, and report safety events (20%).
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, vital signs, and monitoring devices (20%).
• Assist with contrast preparation/administration support and post-med observation (20%).
• Perform equipment checks, manage coils/accessories, monitor room conditions, and escalate MR equipment issues (20%).
• Position patients for various MRI exams with correct landmarks (head/neck, spine, chest, abdomen/pelvis, and joints).

Skills

Patient safety

MR safety screening

Patient transfers

Vital signs monitoring

Equipment checks

Anatomical landmarking

Education

ARRT MR Certification

CPR (AHA)

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Coils & Accessories

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking an MRI patient safety assistant to support patient care and safety during MRI procedures. You will verify identities, obtain histories, and clearly communicate procedures to patients and teams.

Responsibilities include MR safety screening, monitoring patient status, assisting with transfers and positioning, contrast handling support, and performing routine equipment checks to keep the scan environment safe and compliant.