MRI Tech Aide

Shields Health; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health is seeking a patient-care assistant based in Hyannis, MA. The role supports radiology technologists, preparing exam rooms, assisting with patient interviews, and helping position patients for imaging procedures.

The position emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include room setup, patient interaction, documentation, and collaboration with the technologist during and after exams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Assist Technologist in setting up the room: set up proper coil for exam; ensure there is clean linen; make available any items to assist the patient setup.
• Assist in the patient interview process: Safety checklist; symptoms and history; determine if prior exams; ensure patient is properly dressed for exam; explain procedure; reassure the patient if anxious.
• Assist technologist in setting the patient for exam: aid the patient getting on table; ensure all safety devices are in place; help make the patient comfortable.
• Assist technologist upon completion of exam: remove the patient from bore; remove all safety equipment.
• Aid the patient off the table and assist to changing area.
• Assist in checking that all paperwork is complete; assist getting all prior paperwork; assist getting all prior pertinent exams; assist checking that prior exams are on the appropriate workstation; assist with Tech Data Entry; assist with the cleaning and stocking of exam rooms.

Skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Assist Technologist in setting up the room.
  • Set up proper coil for exam
  • Ensure there is clean linen
  • Make available any items, which may assist the patients setup.
• Assist in the patient interview process.
  • Safety check list.
  • Symptoms and history.
  • Determine if prior exams.
  • Make sure patient is properly dressed for exam.
  • Explain procedure to patient.
  • Reassure the patient if anxious.
• Assist technologist in setting the patient for exam.
  • Aid the patient getting on table.
  • Ensure all safety devices are in place.
  • Help makes the patient comfortable.
• Assist technologist upon completion of exam.
  • Remove the patient from bore.
  • Remove all safety equipment.
• Aid the patient off the table and assist to changing area.
• Assist in checking that all paperwork is complete.
• Assist getting all prior paper work.
• Assist getting all prior pertinent exams.
• Assist in checking that prior exams are on the appropriate workstation.
• Assist with Tech Data Entry.
• Assist with the cleaning and stocking of exam rooms.

Job Summary

Monday – Friday - 6:30am – 3:00pm 40hrs

Job Description

What you will do

• Follow all proper policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
• Assist Technologist in setting up the room.
  • Set up proper coil for exam
  • Ensure there is clean linen
  • Make available any items, which may assist the patients setup.
• Assist in the patient interview process.
  • Safety check list.
  • Symptoms and history.
  • Determine if prior exams.
  • Make sure patient is properly dressed for exam.
  • Explain procedure to patient.
  • Reassure the patient if anxious.
• Assist technologist in setting the patient for exam.
  • Aid the patient getting on table.
  • Ensure all safety devices are in place.
  • Help makes the patient comfortable.
• Assist technologist upon completion of exam.
  • Remove the patient from bore.
  • Remove all safety equipment.
• Aid the patient off the table and assist to changing area.
• Assist in checking that all paperwork is complete.
• Assist getting all prior paper work.
• Assist getting all prior pertinent exams.
• Assist in checking that prior exams are on the appropriate workstation.
• Assist with Tech Data Entry.
• Assist with the cleaning and stocking of exam rooms.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties. Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Additional Job Description

The pay range for this position is $17/hr-$29/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.