MRI tech aide

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Accredited by the DNV, Capital Health includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

About the role

Commits to providing a respectful, caring, attentive, and efficient patient-centered experience to all patients, family members, visitors, providers, and co-workers. Remains competent in assisting with imaging exams. Assists with diagnostic exams, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high-quality services. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care providers while promoting positive working relationships.

• Checks orders for complete information and appropriateness criteria; schedules exams as needed.
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, quality assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow; sets up imaging room for scheduled examinations, including proper isolations and precautions.
• Verifies patients with name and date of birth; provides quality customer service and explains studies clearly.
• Safely transports patients using appropriate modes of transport and proper “hand-off” communication tools.
• Safely transfers patients to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs using multiple lifting devices; positions patients ensuring comfort and modesty.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked area; accurately records patient exams and follows proper billing procedures.
• Rotates within departments for proper coverage and support as required; notifies appropriate staff when equipment malfunctions.
• Adheres to corporate and departmental policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• No previous experience required.
• AHA BLS certification (non-licensed must obtain before the end of the orientation period).
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic life support training.
• Able to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced imaging environment with potential exposure to severely ill and injured patients.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, wrist position deviation, and pinching/fine motor activities.

Occasional physical demands include climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), squatting/kneeling/crawling, and keyboard use/repetitive motion.

Continuous physical demands include talking or hearing.

• Lifting: Floor to Waist – 50 lbs; Waist Level and Above – 50 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements: Accurate near and far vision, color discrimination, moderate depth perception, and moderate hearing.

Anticipated occupational exposure risks include bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases, and radiation.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term (LTD) and Short Term (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
  • Voluntary Legal Services
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.85 per hour for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). The pay range reflects base compensation and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours