POSITIONSUMMARY
TheMRIImagingAssistant supports MRItechnologists in delivering highquality patient care and ensuring safe, efficient MRIoperations within the outpatient environment.
This position plays a key role in patient preparation, screening, communication, and safety, consistent with ARRT Imaging Assistant (MagneticResonance)StandardsofEducation(2025). All activities occur under the immediate supervision of a registeredMRItechnologist or imagingsupervisor.
PRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES
1.PatientCareandInteraction
- Greet patients and verify identity using two unique identifiers before any procedure.
- Conduct and document MRIscreening questionnaires; clarify unclear responses and StopandEscalate safety uncertainties to the technologist or MRSafetyOfficer.
- Educate patients on procedure expectations, time requirements, and communication methods (callbell/intercom).
- Assist with positioning, comfort aids, and modesty draping as directed.
- Support contrast preparation and postinjection observation per protocol (no injections unless credentialed).
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and engage qualified interpreters when language barriers arise.
- Maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality and professional decorum at all times.
2.MRISafetyandOperationalSupport
- Control access to MRIZonesI–IV; ensure ferrous objects remain outside restricted areas.
- Inspect coils, pads, and accessories before each exam; clean and disinfect between patients.
- Safely handle ancillary equipment labeled MRSafe/MRConditional.
- Report equipment faults, tripping hazards, or unsafe conditions immediately; StopandEscalate any risk.
- Assist with patient transfers using proper bodymechanics and safe handling devices.
- Support emergency responses (contrast reaction, syncope, seizure) until medical personnel assume care.
3.AdministrativeandDocumentationDuties
- Complete electronic screening forms, patient flow logs, and qualitychecklists accurately.
- Record contrast lotnumbers, reactiondetails, and incidentreports as directed.
- Maintain clean, organized MRIsuite and restock MRIsafe supplies.
- Participate in continuing education, safety drills, and annual competency evaluations.
ESSENTIALCOMPETENCIES
- PatientAdvocacy:Acts with compassion, maintains dignity, respects rights to informedconsent.
- SafetyAwareness:Understands magnetic field hazards and the “StopandEscalate” process.
- EthicalConduct:Follows ARRTStandardsofEthics; refrains from interpreting images.
- Communication:Listens actively; adapts to varied literacy and cultural needs.
- Teamwork:Collaborates with technologists, physicians, and administrativestaff.
- AttentiontoDetail:Accurate documentation and consistent procedure compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- HighschooldiplomaorGED.
- BLScertification (or earned within90daysofhire).
- CompletionofapprovedMRIImagingAssistantStructuredEducationProgramor ARRT MRI IA program commitmenttocompletewithinonboardingperiod.
- DemonstratedknowledgeofHIPAA,infectioncontrol,andbasicmedicalterminology.
Preferred
- Experienceinradiologyorpatientcareenvironment.
- ARRTImagingAssistant–MagneticResonancecredential(attainedorinprogress).
- FamiliaritywithMRIsafetyzones,implants,andscreeningstandards.
- ProficiencywithEHRand/orPACSapplications.
PHYSICALANDWORKREQUIREMENTS
- Frequentstanding,walking,lifting(upto50lbswithassistance).
- Manipulationofpatientpositioningaidsinconfinedspaces.
- Exposuretoacousticnoise–hearingprotectionprovided.
- Mustcommunicateclearlythroughintercomandhearalarmsignals.
SCHEDULE&COMPENSATION
- TypicalHours:VariableDay/EveningShiftsbasedonlocationschedule.
- Classification:Hourly(nonexempt).
- Compensation:Commensuratewitheducationandexperience;eligibleforbenefitsperEnvisionMRIpolicy.
DISCLAIMER
Thisjobdescriptionisintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandworkperformedbyemployeesinthisclassification.Itisnotanexhaustivelist ofallduties,responsibilities,andqualifications.Envision/RezolutMRIreservestherighttoamendorrevisethecontentatanytimeinaccordancewithoperationalorregulatoryneeds.
