Pediatric MRI Imaging Aide - Patient Care & Support

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking an MRI imaging aide to support the radiology team during MRI exams. The role includes confirming appointments, screening safety, scheduling patients, and assisting with patient preparation and coil setup.

You will also help with patient transport, updating families during scans (including anesthesia), and maintaining room supplies. A strong communicator with good computer skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or higher required.
• Experience: Minimum six months pediatric experience preferred.
• Licensing: Current BLS/CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the MRI radiologic technologists during MRI exams.
• Confirm appointments and begin the safety screening process.
• Schedule patients and maximize table time; assist in moving patients and setting up coils.
• Assist in patient transport and delivering MRI safe IV pumps."
• Update families on exam status, especially with anesthesia involvement.
• Sanitize equipment and maintain in-room supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
• May cover day, evenings, weekends; rotate shifts as warranted.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CR

RIS

PACS

CD burner

Job description

Connecticut Children’s is seeking an MRI imaging aide to support the radiology team during MRI exams. The role includes confirming appointments, screening safety, scheduling patients, and assisting with patient preparation and coil setup.

You will also help with patient transport, updating families during scans (including anesthesia), and maintaining room supplies. A strong communicator with good computer skills is essential.