Research MRI Technologist Assistant-1

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. seeks an enthusiastic helper to assist MRI technologists with preparing patients and operating imaging equipment for research purposes.

The role includes scheduling support and clerical tasks for research-based imaging while ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures. The ideal candidate is a high school graduate or equivalent, currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology or MRI program or with prior research MRI experience, and CPR certified.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current student in Radiologic Technology or MRI program, or documented prior research MRI experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Three scholastic quarters of student radiographer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for MRI procedures by explaining the process and positioning.
• Operate and maintain MRI equipment to support non-clinical imaging.
• Assist with scheduling and clerical tasks for research-based imaging.
• Support MRI technologists in diagnostic and research imaging.
• Monitor patients during procedures for safety and comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Follow MRI safety protocols to protect patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to maintain research records and imaging quality.

Skills

Learn procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Radiologic Technology / MRI program or MRI research experience

Job description

Overview

15-20 hours a week, 2 to 3 days a week, Monday-Friday, 4p-10p

Job Description Summary

Assists MRI technologists in preparing patients for procedures which may include positioning patients, and operating imaging equipment. Assists MRI department in performing Research Only MRI examinations.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patients for MRI procedures by explaining the process and positioning them correctly


• Operates and maintains MRI equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition to produce non-clinical imaging


• Assists in scheduling and clerical duties related to research-based imaging procedures


• Assists MRI technologists in performing diagnostic and research imaging procedures.


• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Maintains patient records and ensures that all necessary information is accurately documented and stored.


• Follows safety protocols to mitigate MRI safety risks to patients and staff.


• Collaborates with physicians, technologists, research staff and other healthcare professionals to maintain research records and provide quality research imaging.

Education Requirement

High School graduate or equivalent, required. Current student of an accredited Radiologic Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging program OR documented prior experience performing research MRI scans, required.

Certifications

CPR certification, required.

Skills

• Ability to learn new procedures, follow instructions, and establish professional rapport with patients, staff, and physicians.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Attentive to fine detail

Experience

Three scholastic quarters of experience as a student radiographer, or prior research MRI scanning experience, preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet