Imaging Assistant - Summitview

Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 830am - 5:00pm

Position Summary

The MRI Level 1 Tech Assistant/Imaging Scheduler performs a variety of critical functions to maintain clinical flow and ensure patients receive care in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities:

• Performs various clerical duties. Updates patient information provides required forms to complete and obtains signatures as necessary. Prints screening forms and patient requisitions.
• Answers telephone and coordinates workflow.
• Interviews patient using screening/contrast forms. Discusses patient answers with technologist.
• Provides clothing and changing assistance as needed.
• Assists technologist with MRI patients and procedures.
• Performs MRI room setup for next exam.
• Provides assistance during an emergency.
• Begins patient exam in RIS; technologist will complete exam in RIS.
• Transports patient from MRI to and from other areas in Imaging.
• Transports patient when house transport is unavailable.
• Cleans and stocks room with supplies and linen.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies.
• Follows department Safety protocols for maintaining magnetic safety.
• Schedules outpatient appointments in scheduling program and RIS for MR and other imaging modalities.
• Verifies insurance eligibility as appropriate.
• Schedules interpreters for patient as needed.
• Contributes to professional communication with team members in order to convey important information relating to patient care, operations, or clinical needs.
• Maintains awareness of changes in protocols/procedures of the department; maintains competency on all applicable computer systems.

Requirements:

• High school or equivalency.
• Medical background and computer experience preferable. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Why MultiCare? 

 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $17.13 - $22.93 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.