MRI Tech Assistant

Garden City Hospital; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan is seeking an MRI technologist to join our imaging team. You will work with radiologists and imaging staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care and high-quality exam performance.

The role emphasizes MRI safety, proper screening, coordination of imaging workflows, and compassionate patient interactions. Previous hospital MRI experience and knowledge of radiology terminology are preferred; BCLS required.

Qualifications

• MRI/hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/radiology terminology preferred.
• Excellent customer service and patient interaction essential.
• BCLS certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, oversees, and coordinates imaging services for patients within the imaging department.
• Collaborates with radiologists and imaging staff to ensure efficient workflow.
• Verifies orders and ensures MRI safety procedures are followed.
• Provides clerical support and patient screening prior to procedures.

Skills

MRI/hospital experience

Radiology terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BCLS certification upon hire

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

At Garden City Hospital, we pride ourselves on community involvement and commitment to preserving access to quality and compassionate healthcare. We are a state-of-the-art medical facility with over 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital, offering medical education to students, residents and fellows from across the country. The residency and fellowship programs offer graduate medical education to more than 80 trainees in specialties. Garden City Hospital has an award-winning staff of over 350 of the area\'s best and brightest physicians from almost every specialty. Learn more at www.gch.org .

Responsibilities

Establishes, oversees, and coordinates imaging services patients and procedures for efficient operation of the imaging department. Responsibilities include interacting collaboratively with radiologists, imaging staff, and other sectional staff and supervisors. To facilitate the day-to-day functions of the imaging department, assuring smooth patient workflow in within the department, verifies order / prescription validity, and obtains current lab values when necessary. Assist the radiology, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine or ultrasound technologists with transporting patients. Prepares paperwork by asking patients screening questions prior to procedure(s) and ensures procedure order matches procedure to be completed. Prepares room and non-sterile trays as needed to assist technologist. Informs technologist of any question responses that could interfere with MRI magnet safety for the patient while assisting in the MRI suite. Ensures MRI safety procedures are followed at all times in all security zones. Demonstrates knowledge of the basic imaging terminology, basic knowledge of imaging procedures. This person should demonstrate exceptional customer service through phone etiquette, face-to-face interaction by speaking clearly, listening carefully and showing compassion. Provides clerical support, proficient use of the computer, copier and other office equipment. Performs other duties as assigned within scope of skill set.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Previous MRI/hospital experience preferred.


• High School Diploma or Equivalent.


• Knowledge of medical/ radiology terminology preferred.


• BCLS upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf