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MRI Assistant

Company: Good Samaritan Hospital

City/State: Suffern, NY

Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Department: MRI -Individual Practices

Union: YES

Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE

Position: Full Time

Shift: Evenings

Req #: 10691

Posted Date: Aug 20, 2025

Hiring Range: $30.12

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Job Details:

Summary:

The MRI Assistant, under the direction of the MRI Technologist, follows established procedures and guidelines to coordinate the daily flow and operations of the MRI department. This position performs a wide variety of ongoing support functions to assist in and/or expedite patient care as directed by the MRI Technologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Technologist in managing patient load effectively and efficiently.

• Greets, screens, and safely transports patients to the scan room and returns them when completed.

• Under the direction of the MRI Assistant performs and/or aides patient transfer on/off the table, ensures patient comfort, as directed, assists in administering preliminary and post exam instruction and answering non-medical related questions.

• Accurately enters data information for patients, physicians, and exam information into the Radiology Information System.

• Assists technologist with preparing contrast agents and necessary supplies.

• Orders supplies and helps clean work area on a daily basis.

• Assists Technologist in ensuring applicable consents and forms are completed and signed taking into consideration age specific appropriateness, assists Technologist in assessing patient's status and needs, and follows-up on outstanding data or instructions.

• Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed, maintains patient confidentiality, and adheres to all HIPPA standards.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit: adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and utilize this information to identify patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and provide the care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: One year previous patient care work experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Prior experience in diagnostic radiology strongly preferred.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalency required.

Licenses / Certifications: Must possess or obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.

Other: Basic computer skills. Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy and medical terminology preferred.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

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