MRI Tech Assistant, Part-Time, Days

Prisma; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an MRI Technologist Assistant to support the MRI department under supervision of a registered MRI Technologist. This role is designed for individuals enrolled in the ARRT MRI Tech Assistant Program, progressing toward MRI technologist roles.

You will help with patient comfort, safety, and basic imaging room operations. The position emphasizes workflow efficiency, safety protocols, and documentation in electronic health records, with duties including equipment setup, room

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in ARRT MRI Tech Assistant Program required.
• Healthcare, patient care, or medical imaging support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for MRI procedures, ensuring comfort and safety, with correct patient identification.
• Assist with patient screening for MRI safety under technologist supervision.
• Help with patient transfers, positioning, and room preparation between patients.

Skills

Computer skills

Numeracy

Office equipment

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in ARRT MRI Tech Assistant Program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The MRI Technologist Assistant supports the MRI department by performing non-clinical and limited clinical duties under the direct supervision of a registered MRI Technologist. This role is specifically designed for individuals enrolled in the ARRT MRI Tech Assistant Program, a structured pathway that prepares assistants for advancement into MRI technologist roles. The MRI Tech Assistant helps maintain workflow efficiency, ensures patient comfort and safety, and assists with basic imaging room operations in accordance with hospital policies and ARRT program guidelines.

Please read “Minimum Requirements” section thoroughly before submitting application.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Greet and prepare patients for MRI procedures, ensuring comfort, safety, and accurate patient identification.
• Assist with patient screening for MRI safety, including verifying MRI safety questionnaires and contraindications under technologist supervision and start IV’s if needed.
• Support patient transfers and positioning as delegated by MRI technologists.
• Prepare MRI rooms between patients, including stocking supplies, changing linens, and ensuring a clean and organized environment.
• Assist technologists with equipment setup, coil preparation, and accessory placement.
• Transport patients to and from the MRI department in a timely and safe manner.
• Monitor waiting areas and maintain optimal patient flow.
• Follow MRI safety protocols at all times, including Zone II screening procedures and maintaining restricted access to magnet-controlled areas.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or workflow barriers promptly to supervising staff.
• Accurately document patient interactions and workflow tasks in electronic health record systems as permitted.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Enrollment in or acceptance into the ARRT MRI Tech Assistant Program.
• Experience - Previous experience in healthcare, patient care, or medical imaging support roles preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT registered in MRI Tech Assistant must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills (database, data entry)
• Mathematical skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care process

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Laurens County Medical Campus

Facility

Laurens County Hospital

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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