Tech Aide

Rhode Island Medical Imaging; Pawtucket, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Medical Imaging is seeking a Tech Aide to support the MR and CT departments under supervision. You will greet patients, prepare rooms for examinations, assist with image sign-outs, and help maintain supply inventories and EMR documentation.

This role emphasizes patient safety, accurate data entry, and effective communication with imaging staff. The position supports a Monday–Friday schedule at our Pawtucket site, with preference for a Medical Assistant program certification and

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or RI certification preferred.
• Strong clerical and interpersonal abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and prepare rooms for imaging procedures.
• Assist with patient imaging sign-outs and relay information to technologists.
• Maintain supply inventories and ensure cleanliness of work areas.
• Log data into EMR and act as liaison between front office and MR/CT departments.
• Assist in preparing patients for procedures and handling contrast as needed.
• Monitor safety and identify contraindications for imaging.

Skills

Clerical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Assistant program or RI certification

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Site Manager and Lead Technologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Tech Aide will perform a variety of functions to assist and support the daily operations of the MR and CT departments. This includes greeting and welcoming patients, preparing patient rooms for examinations, assisting with image sign-outs, assisting with the maintenance of supply inventories and cleanliness of work areas, and performing related duties such as completing forms and logging data into computer terminals.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM at our Pawtucket, RI clinical site.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow procedures to ensure correct patient identification.
• Assist with patients and prepare patients for imaging procedures.
• Screen patients for safe entry into imaging environment.
• Responsible for relaying all important information and contraindications to technologists.
• Prepare rooms for imaging procedures, which includes ensuring correct coil selection and proper patient positioning to facilitate an accurate study.
• Monitor pulse ox levels on medicated patients and inform technologists if levels fall.
• Assist technologists during preparation and administration of contrast.
• Scan patient screening forms, medical release forms, and all other pertinent medical documents. Call for referral slips and prior outside patient reports when necessary.
• Provide previous images or reports for comparison when requested by technologists.
• Communicate with Radiologist or technologists regarding imaging results.
• Clean and set up exam rooms and dressing rooms before and after use. Maintain proper laundry and supply inventories within exam rooms.
• Discharge patients once exams have been completed and when directed by technologists.
• Log relevant data and technologist notes into EMR.
• Act as a liaison between front office and MR/CT departments.
• Monitor daily schedules for accuracy.
• Burn CDs when requested by technologists or secretaries and deliver to patients.
• Assist in other areas as requested.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Clerical ability to maintain files and operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, and computer terminals.
• Interpersonal skills to exchange information with other department personnel, patients, and visitors.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or certification/phlebotomy certification (for the State of RI) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day.
• May lift/position patients and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients from scanner tables and transport patients in wheelchairs and/or stretchers.
• Ability to crouch, reach, and lift to allow appropriate manipulation positioning and placement of ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work in Zone 3 and Zone 4.

Join an award-winning organization! With numerous private, state-of-the-art medical diagnostic imaging facilities, join the team that has been providing Rhode Island with imaging excellence for over 80 years! The American College of Radiology has named RIMI one of the first outpatient diagnostic imaging Centers of Excellence in the country and the first in Rhode Island. RIMI also has the honor of being named an eight-time winner of Providence Business News' Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Award, most recently in 2025!

RIMI offers best-in-class benefits to eligible employees including multi-tiered health plans, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with profit sharing component, uniform reimbursement, company "swag," yearly reimbursement for continuing medical education, educational assistance (reimbursement) program, student loan repayment program, and career development opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay and all in our innovative culture that consistently provides the highest levels of quality, safety, technology, and patient care.

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