Radiology - MRI Imaging Aide - Per Diem

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford, CT seeks an Imaging Aide to assist the MRI radiologic technologists during exams. Under supervision, you help with patient positioning, equipment setup, safety screening, and efficient room turnover to maximize MRI table time.

You will also support transport, update families on exam status, maintain supplies, and ensure clean, safe environments. A high school diploma and BLS/CPR certification are required; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist MRI radiologic technologists during MRI exams.
• Confirm appointments and participate in initial safety screening.
• Schedule patients and optimize room turnover for MRI.
• Assist with patient transport and MRI coil setup.
• Update families on exam status, especially with anesthesia.
• Sanitize equipment and maintain in-room supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Operate Radiology Information System.
• May cover day, evenings, weekends; rotate shifts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CR

RIS

PACS

CD burner

Job description

Job Description

Accountable to Assistant Manager of Radiology, and Manager. Responsible for assisting the MRI radiologic technologist during MRI exams.

Accountable to Assistant Manager of Radiology, and Manager. Responsible for assisting the MRI radiologic technologist during MRI exams.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the MRI technologists, the imaging aide will serve as a valued member of the Radiology Team, assisting the MRI technologists.
• The MRI imaging aide will assist in confirming appointments and begin the first level of the safety screening process.
• The staff member will help schedule patients and will assist in maximizing table time by allowing for efficient and safe room turn‑around for the next patient, including getting patients on/off the MRI table and setting up coils.
• The MRI imaging aide will help with transport when needed and visit patient floors for such tasks as delivering MRI safe IV pumps.
• The MRI imaging aide will help update families on the status of their child during exams especially with scans involving anesthesia.
• Sanitizes equipment and maintains in‑room supplies.
• Skill set needed would be a talented multitasker, who can allow for a quick and efficient fast‑paced MRI department.
• Skilled communicator to allow for people skills needed to be interacting with patients and families but also other health care professionals.
• Good computer skills to be able to utilize the current Radiology Information System.
• May be called upon to cover day, evenings, weekends. Rotates shifts as warranted.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Education Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Experience Preferred: Minimum six months previous pediatric experience preferred.

License and/or Certification Required:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Competency in caring for patients treated at Connecticut Children’s regardless of age, disability, gender and ethnicity. Knowledge and skills to efficiently operate CR, RIS, PACS, and CD burner.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well‑being as one team.

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