MR Imaging Assistant
About the role
The Imaging Assistant provides on-site support and assistance to the remote Technologist in caring for patients during the imaging process. This position supports procedures by ensuring proper patient care, patient safety, and proper patient positioning. The Imaging Assistant will work under the supervision of the remote Technologist to assist with imaging tasks and maintain equipment quality. This role will support patients and family members during the imaging process, complete clerical/computer duties, lift/transport patients, and follow hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and SOPs (including Radiation and MRI safety).
Full-time, evening shift with rotating weekends on day shift required. Located at Ahuja Medical Center, 3999 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH. Entry-level, regular employee status, no remote work, minimal travel (10%). Posted October 19, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Technologist by completing basic patient assessments including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, patient preparation, and patient instruction.
- Facilitates patient care including: transporting, lifting, screening, and chaperoning/monitoring of patients.
- Prepares examination rooms and assists with contrast media administration.
- Positions patients and identifies anatomical landmarks for imaging.
- Provides basic patient care, including: vital signs, patient transfer, equipment management.
- Performs quality control tasks, such as equipment checks and scanner set-ups.
- Assists with Radiology computer information and data entry including PACS system.
- Ensures the adequate availability of procedural supplies to include ordering and stocking patient care supply items.
- Follows hospital initiatives in order to meet patient satisfaction goals.
- Follows MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures.
- Communicates with other members of health care team to help coordinate patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.
Requirements
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
- 1+ years service-related experience (Preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
Skills
- Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
- Able to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population across multi-generations (Required proficiency)
- Able to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs (Required proficiency)
- Excellent communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Excellent attention to detail (Required proficiency)
- Good knowledge of patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; computers (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of PAC system and electronic health records (Required proficiency)
- Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures (Required proficiency)
Physical demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Rarely
- Lifting: Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying: Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling: Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Frequently
- Crouching: Frequently
- Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Handling: Frequently
- Grasping: Frequently
- Feeling: Constantly
- Talking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly