Research MRI Technologist Assistant-1

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Research MRI Technologist Assistant assists MRI technologists with preparing patients for procedures, including explaining the process and positioning patients, and supports Research Only MRI examinations. The role operates and maintains MRI equipment to produce non-clinical imaging, assists with research imaging procedures and related scheduling and clerical duties, and monitors patients for safety and comfort. It also maintains accurate patient records, follows MRI safety protocols, and collaborates with physicians, technologists, research staff, and other healthcare professionals to maintain research records and provide quality research imaging.

The position is scheduled for 15–20 hours per week, 2–3 days per week, Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current student in an accredited Radiologic Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging program, or documented prior experience performing research MRI scans.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to learn new procedures, follow instructions, and establish professional rapport with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to fine detail.

Nice To Haves

• Three scholastic quarters of experience as a student radiographer, or prior research MRI scanning experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for MRI procedures by explaining the process and positioning them correctly.
• Operate and maintain MRI equipment in good working condition to produce non-clinical imaging.
• Assist with scheduling and clerical duties related to research-based imaging procedures.
• Assist MRI technologists in performing diagnostic and research imaging procedures.
• Monitor patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Maintain patient records and accurately document and store necessary information.
• Follow safety protocols to mitigate MRI safety risks to patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, technologists, research staff, and other healthcare professionals to maintain research records and provide quality research imaging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED