MRI Suite Assistant: Patient Care & Tech Support

RadNet, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$18–$24 per hour

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

Health Savings Accounts with employer

Wellness dollars

401(k) Employer Match

Free imaging services for you and your

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. is seeking an In Suite Assistant 1 to join our imaging team in Frederick, MD. You will assist MRI technologists, ensure patient safety, and support daily MRI operations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of medical setting experience, with hands-on MR technologist assistant training. Strong communication and patient-care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.
• At least one year experience in 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; which includes the set-up of coils, schedule maintenance, and/or clean-up of MRI suite
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to lift patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of MR Technologist Assistant program

BLS Certification

Job description

RadNet, Inc. is seeking an In Suite Assistant 1 to join our imaging team in Frederick, MD. You will assist MRI technologists, ensure patient safety, and support daily MRI operations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of medical setting experience, with hands-on MR technologist assistant training. Strong communication and patient-care skills are essential.