Flexible MRI/CT Tech Assistant – 16h/mo

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Jameson is seeking a Limited Casual MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our CT department. This flexible role requires a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month, offering an opportunity to gain experience in medical imaging while maintaining schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities include assisting patients, handling scheduling inquiries, and supporting the technologists with screening, IV access, contrast preparation, and imaging room setup. Prior healthcare exposure and CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• CPR/BLS required per AHA standards.
• Act 31/33/34/73 FBI clearance or renewal as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Meets patients as they arrive to the department and assists with paperwork and documentation.
• Answers phone calls regarding scheduling and patient history.
• Escorts patients to dressing areas and assists as needed.
• Conducts MRI screening per procedures and provides forms for technologist review.
• Assists with lifting/transferring patients to exam tables.
• Establishes IV access as needed for contrast administration.
• Assists in preparing oral contrast and provides patient instructions as directed.
• Properly pads, positions, and aligns patient and MRI coil or CT table for imaging.
• Performs telemetry monitoring during exams if applicable and provides patient care support.
• Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.
• Assists in daily/weekly QC tests per guidelines.
• Transports patients when required and cleans/prepares exam room.

Skills

Patient interaction

Documentation

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC Jameson is seeking a Limited Casual MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our CT department. This flexible role requires a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month, offering an opportunity to gain experience in medical imaging while maintaining schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities include assisting patients, handling scheduling inquiries, and supporting the technologists with screening, IV access, contrast preparation, and imaging room setup. Prior healthcare exposure and CPR/BLS are preferred.