CT Imaging Services Assistant | Mon-Fri

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to support the CT team. This role focuses on patient care, workflow, and procedure prep in a fast-paced imaging environment.

You will assist with transport, pre/post-procedure education, IV placement per GFR guidelines, and radiology safety protocols while using RIS for scheduling and record-keeping. No weekends or travel required, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical and computer experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire; BLS/CPR required.
• Act 34 clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support CT technologists with patient care, workflow, and procedure preparation.
• Transport patients to and from the department as needed.
• Prepare patients for exams and provide pre- and post-procedure education.
• Demonstrate proper IV catheter placement and follow GFR guidelines.
• Assist with invasive procedure tray setup and transport specimens to the lab.
• Follow established CT and radiation safety protocols.
• Schedule and reschedule exams in RIS and assist with patient follow-up.
• Verify patient identification, review orders, obtain histories, and document in the EHR.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical experience

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RIS

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to support the CT team. This role focuses on patient care, workflow, and procedure prep in a fast-paced imaging environment.

You will assist with transport, pre/post-procedure education, IV placement per GFR guidelines, and radiology safety protocols while using RIS for scheduling and record-keeping. No weekends or travel required, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.