MRI Suite Assistant — Patient Care & Safety

RadNet; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) Employer Match

Free imaging services for you and your

Immediate family

Job summary

RadNet seeks an In Suite Assistant 1 to support MRI safety and patient care in a dynamic imaging environment. You will assist MRI staff, prepare coils, and help maintain a clean, compliant MRI suite while protecting patient information and property.

The role requires a year of medical setting experience, a MR Technologist Assistant program, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.
• At least one year experience in a medical setting.
• Completion of approved MR Technologist Assistant program, including hands-on clinical training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, public relations and verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to assist in lifting patients onto table.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to MRI Steering Technologist, Radiologists and/or administrative staff to provide optimal MRI safety and patient care.
• Convey patient history to the MRI Technologist for accurate MRI safety, assist MRI Technologists to ensure MRI safety, coil positioning, patient screening and/or history and patient observation during exams.
• Support technologists with procedures as needed; including setup of coils, schedule maintenance, and cleanup of MRI suite.
• Safeguard patient property and Patient Health Information on site.
• Safeguard on-site medications in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Demonstrate professional behavior toward patients and coworkers, respecting boundaries and cultural sensitivities.
• Interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, families, and the public in a clinical setting.
• Establish, nurture, and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Skills

BLS Certification

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MR Technologist Assistant program completion

Tools

None

Job description

RadNet seeks an In Suite Assistant 1 to support MRI safety and patient care in a dynamic imaging environment. You will assist MRI staff, prepare coils, and help maintain a clean, compliant MRI suite while protecting patient information and property.

The role requires a year of medical setting experience, a MR Technologist Assistant program, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues professionally.