MRI Imaging Support Technician

RadNet; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

Health Savings Accounts with employer

Wellness dollars

401(k) Employer Match

Free imaging center services for you &

Job summary

RadNet is hiring an MRI Technical Assistant in Timonium, MD. This role supports MRI technologists, prepares patients, and helps maintain smooth patient flow within a busy imaging center.

A year of medical setting experience, basic medical terminology, and strong communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include documenting patient history, coordinating with staff, managing supplies, maintaining safety protocols, and safeguarding PHI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience in medical setting.
• Proficient medical terminology knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent public relation, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate patient medical history with MRI safety and record them in the patient’s chart and/or electronic medical records system.
• Accurately maintain and record patient communication during exams.
• Work with MRI technologist to prepare, set up, position, and monitor patients while in MRI suite.
• Stock and maintain all supply levels for assigned area; order and restock following site guidelines / protocols.
• Comply with all HIPAA guidelines, confidently guidelines, and safety guidelines for a laboratory / clinical environment. Use appropriate PPE and exercise universal precautions when dealing with all patients and exams.
• Organize and assist patient flow throughout the facility area.
• Work with all levels of imaging center staff.
• Assist in obtaining patient’s prior imaging and other diagnostic records for radiologists and/or technologists.
• Manage time efficiently to maintain patient / schedule flow as specified by technologists and/or management.
• Support technologists with procedures as needed; which includes the set-up of coils, schedule maintenance, and/or clean-up of MRI suite and other duties as assigned.
• Identify and communicate important issues or problems to MRI technologists and/or management.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant MRI control room space. Decontaminate equipment, coils, and exam / control room using the designated products and procedures.
• Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, and training as required.
• Comply with all company practice, policies and procedures.
• Complete all tasks and projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency regarding the need to safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information.
• Safeguards any on site medications in accordance with Company policies, procedures and any legal requirements.
• Demonstrates respect for company property, including any cash and patient financial information on site or on patient portals.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting and maintaining professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions.
• Demonstrates ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrates ability to establish, nurture, and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Skills

MRI safety

Patient care

Effective communication

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

PACS

Job description

RadNet is hiring an MRI Technical Assistant in Timonium, MD. This role supports MRI technologists, prepares patients, and helps maintain smooth patient flow within a busy imaging center.

A year of medical setting experience, basic medical terminology, and strong communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include documenting patient history, coordinating with staff, managing supplies, maintaining safety protocols, and safeguarding PHI.