MRI Technologist Assistant Intern
About the job
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in an advanced imaging program and/or working toward obtaining ARRT certification for MRI.
- A high school diploma is required.
- BLS certification is required.
- The role requires frequently hearing and communicating verbally, seeing up close and at a distance, reading and comprehending, standing, sitting, walking, reaching, handling and/or feeling objects, climbing, pulling, pushing, and kneeling. Maximum unassisted lift is 50 pounds; average lift is 25–50 pounds.
- Work under the supervision of the technologist and manager to assist in patient procedures and perform technical and non-technical tasks that direct patient-care activities.
- Support patient care during MRI services while adhering to MRI safety policies and procedures.
- Work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members and respond flexibly to changing situations and reprioritized work needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of MRI policies and procedures and attention to detail when documenting patient information.
- Follow facility safety requirements and procedures, identify potentially unsafe situations, and notify technologists and/or managers.
- Greet and prepare patients for MRI exams, explain procedures, screen patients before exams, and escort patients to and from the changing area.
- Communicate with the MRI team and patients.
- Change linens and clean the MRI suite between patients.
- Assist the MRI Technologist with exams as needed.
- Access the PACS system and import and export CDs.
- Maintain patient-care and cleaning supplies, including exam linens, gloves, disinfecting wipes, and pillowcases or covers.
- Follow appropriate safety zones while navigating patients through the suite.
- Log patient information and communicate with the scheduling team to support workflow.
- Answer department phones as needed.
- Learn EHR system functions for printing appointment lists, viewing scheduled patients, and accessing chart notes.
- Adapt to departmental duties as assigned.
- Previous health care and patient-care experience is preferred.
About the company
Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center, operated by SCA Health, provides outpatient surgical care for procedures that don’t require overnight hospital stays. It uses specialized services and state-of-the-art equipment to perform operations in an ambulatory setting with a family-friendly environment, emphasizing patient safety and high-quality care. Revenue comes from patient fees, insurance reimbursements, and partnerships with other healthcare providers, supported by accreditation from The Joint Commission. The center aims to deliver safe, efficient, and accessible surgical care by operating outside traditional inpatient hospital models and maintaining strong payer and provider partnerships.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$40K
Headquarters
Homewood, Alabama
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CMS added 560 ASC codes for 2026, expanding eligible outpatient procedure volume.
- Englewood Cliffs opened June 2026 with SCA Health, adding higher-acuity orthopedic and cardiovascular cases.
- OrthoAlliance joined SCA Health in 2024, strengthening Midwest orthopedic scale and physician relationships.
What critics are saying
- Optum plans 572 New Jersey layoffs starting February 2026, signaling ongoing cost pressure.
- FTC antitrust scrutiny around AMSURG shows regulators view outpatient consolidation as competition-threatening.
- UnitedHealth-owned SCA faces reputational risk if Optum price increases keep drawing payer backlash.
What makes SCA Health unique
- Optum-backed SCA Health spans 370 clinical locations and 250 physician practice clinics.
- SCA Health partners with 60-plus health systems, with roughly half facilities jointly owned.
- Its 2026 FTC-mandated purchase of six AMSURG centers expands market density and referral control.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
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0%SCA Health, the ASC division of Optum, has acquired OrthoAlliance for an estimated $1.4 billion.