Imaging Services Tech Assistant - Evenings

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is hiring an Imaging Services Tech Assistant for a full-time, evening-shift role with every-other-weekend rotation. You will join a dedicated imaging team and gain hands-on experience across diagnostic procedures.

Under supervision, you will transport patients, assist with tray setup, schedule exams, and support technologists while following MRI and radiation safety protocols. This entry-level position offers growth within UPMC.

Responsibilities

• Transports patient to and from the unit.
• Places IV catheter correctly; follows GFR guidelines.
• Assists with invasive procedure tray setup and lab courier.
• Follows MRI safety and radiation safety protocols.
• Schedules exams into RIS; reschedules exams and notifies patients.
• Assists technologist with patient care/flow.
• Verifies patient identity with two identifiers; prepares patient and documents history.

Job description

Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | Full-Time | Primarily Evening Hours

Are you interested in starting a career in diagnostic imaging and becoming part of a team that makes a difference in patients' lives every day? UPMC Hamot is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Imaging Services Tech Assistant to join our growing Imaging team.

This full-time opportunity offers a schedule of primarily evening hours, with every other weekend rotation. You'll work alongside experienced imaging professionals while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Why Join UPMC Hamot Imaging?

• Be part of the region's only Level II Trauma Center.


• Gain exposure to a variety of imaging modalities and procedures.


• Work alongside highly skilled technologists, radiologists, nurses, and physicians.


• Build valuable healthcare experience with opportunities for career growth within UPMC.


• Help deliver outstanding care and an exceptional patient experience.

Build Your Future at UPMC Hamot

Whether you're exploring a future career in radiology, imaging, or healthcare, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience while working with one of the region's leading healthcare organizations.

Purpose:

Provide for the performance of a variety of technical procedures utilizing independent judgment and a basic understanding of technology, anatomy, and physiology. Provide quality patient care in a timely, cost effective manner to aid in medical diagnosis under the supervision of a registered technologist.

Responsibilities:

• Transports patient to and from unit when required.


• Demonstrate proper placement of IV catheter. Demonstrates knowledge of and appropriately follows guidelines for GFR criteria.


• Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and couriers specimens to lab as needed.


• Practices established MRI safety and radiation safety protocols.


• Accurately schedules exams into RIS as needed. Reschedules exams as needed and contacts patients for additional scanning.


• Assists technologist with patient care/flow as instructed. Knowledgeable of procedural processes.


• Verifies patient identify by utilizing at least two patient identifiers. Effectively prepares patient for exam providing both pre and post procedure education. Documents proper history into electronic record. Reviews physician orders and contacts office if additional information is required.