MRI Imaging Aide - 40 hours

Accountable to Assistant Manager of Radiology, and Manager. Responsible for assisting the MRI radiologic technologist during MRI exams.

• Under the supervision of the MRI technologists, the imaging aide will serve as a valued member of the Radiology Team, assisting the MRI technologists.
• The MRI imaging aide will assist in confirming appointments and begin the first level of the safety screening process.
• The staff member will help schedule patients and will assist in maximizing table time by allowing for efficient and safe room turn-around for the next patient, including getting patients on/off the MRI table and setting up coils.
• The MRI imaging aide will help with transport when needed and visit patient floors for such tasks as delivering MRI safe IV pumps.
• The MRI imaging aide will help update families on the status of their child during exams especially with scans involving anesthesia.
• Sanitizes equipment and maintains in-room supplies.
• Skill set needed would be a talented multitasker, who can allow for a quick and efficient fast-paced MRI department.
• Skilled communicator to allow for people skills needed to be interacting with patients and families but also other health care professionals.
• Good computer skills to be able to utilize the current Radiology Information System.
• May be called upon to cover day, evenings, weekends. Rotates shifts as warranted.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience Required

• Education Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.

Education and/or Experience Preferred

• Experience Preferred: Minimum six months previous pediatric experience preferred.

License and/or Certification Required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Competency in caring for patients treated at Connecticut Children’s regardless of age, disability, gender and ethnicity. Knowledge and skills to efficiently operate CR, RIS, PACS, and CD burner.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .