Imaging Services Tech Assistant

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 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.

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires Clerical and computer experience.
• Requires Communication and interpersonal skills.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran