Technical Assistant - Outpatient MRI - 12-Hour Evening Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedars‑Sinai is seeking a part-time Technical Assistant for the MRI/Imaging area in Los Angeles. You will assist MRI Technologists, help maintain workflow, and contribute to department efficiency in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate transport, and adherence to MR safety protocols in a leading Southern California medical center. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred, with BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Physical demands include lifting, standing, and moving patients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the medical center and help position them for MRI.
• Maintain clean rooms and assist with inventory.
• Participate in MR safety to ensure patient and area MRI safety at all times.

Skills

Patient transport

MRI safety

Inventory support

Team assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with pioneering imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.
Cedars-Sinai has been recognized eleven years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.
As a part-time Technical Assistant in our MRI/Imaging area at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will be working closely with the MRI Technologists to assist in maintaining workflow and enhancing department efficiency.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Transporting patients to and from the medical center, getting outpatients changed and ready for their MRI, walking patients to and from the scanners and helping to position on the scanner.
• Maintaining clean rooms and help with inventory.
• Will participate in MR safety and ensure that patients and the area are always MRI safe.
  

Qualifications
Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

License/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) required

Experience:

• Prefer experience in healthcare/medical environment

Physical Demands:

• Lifting, standing, moving, transporting patients