Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to support the CT team in a fast-paced imaging environment. You’ll assist CT technologists with patient care, procedure preparation, and education, helping ensure smooth workflow.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, preparing exams, IV catheter placement, following GFR guidelines, coordinating RIS scheduling, and accurate documentation in the electronic record. No weekends, travel, or on-call duties.

Qualifications

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 set-up 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 physician orders, obtain appropriate histories, and document information accurately in the electronic record.

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is looking for a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to join our CT team! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast‑paced imaging environment while supporting both our CT technologists and patients.

Schedule highlights:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.



• Rotating holiday coverage


• No weekends, call, or travel

What you’ll do:

• 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 set-up 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 physician orders, obtain appropriate histories, and document information accurately in the electronic record.