Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant

UPMC International; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a dedicated support professional to assist with a range of technical procedures, leveraging basic anatomy and physiology knowledge under supervision. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and efficient exam scheduling in a hospital setting. The position operates Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m.

to 3:45 p.m., with holiday rotation. Responsibilities include patient transport, IV placement guidance, MRI safety adherence, and accurate documentation in the electronic

Responsibilities

• Transports patient to and from unit when required.
• Demonstrates proper placement of IV catheter. Demonstrates knowledge of and appropriately follows guidelines for GFR criteria.
• Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and courier's 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.

Job description

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.

This position works Monday to Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Holiday rotation.

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 courier's 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.