CT Tech Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Full-Time CT Tech Assistant to join our CT team in Pittsburgh. The role supports imaging services across the main CT department, Emergency Department, and the Kamin Tower while working with registered CT technologists.

The position offers a flexible schedule with a mix of two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts (Daylight hours), plus rotating weekends and holidays. Ideal for gaining hands-on experience in a modern imaging environment and contributing to patient

Responsibilities

• Meets patients as they arrive to department.
• Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.
• Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions and patient history.
• Escorts patients to dressing areas and assists the patient as needed.
• Conducts CT screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the CT scan room and provides completed screening form to technologist for review.
• Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed.
• Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) according to established procedures.
• Assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provides patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist in alignment with existing department guidelines.
• Properly pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and CT table for proper imaging of the body part according to established protocols under the technologist’s direction.
• Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary if applicable to the business unit, provides patient care support as needed.
• Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.
• Assists in the performance of QC functions including all daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines.
• Transport patients to and from the unit when required.
• Clean and prepare exam room following established procedures.

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Full-Time CT Tech Assistant to join our CT team!

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, patient-focused environment at one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. In this role, you'll work alongside registered CT technologists and support imaging services across the main CT department, Emergency Department, and the brand-new Kamin Tower as it opens.

We offer a flexible schedule featuring a combination of two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts (Daylight hours), along with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. This position is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in a cutting‑edge imaging environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

If you're ready to grow your career and join a team of life changers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Meets patients as they arrive to department.


• Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.


• Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions and patient history.


• Escorts patients to dressing areas and assists the patient as needed.


• Conducts CT screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the CT scan room and provides completed screening form to technologist for review.


• Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed.


• Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) according to established procedures.


• Assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provides patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist in alignment with existing department guidelines.


• Properly pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and CT table for proper imaging of the body part according to established protocols under the technologist’s direction.


• Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary if applicable to the business unit, provides patient care support as needed.


• Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.


• Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.


• Assists in the performance of QC functions including all daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines.


• Transport patients to and from the unit when required.


• Clean and prepare exam room following established procedures.