MRI/CT Tech Assistant

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC MRI/CT Tech Assistant is a full-time role based in Altoona, PA, working all shifts alongside an MRI Technologist. The position supports daily MRI and CT services, handling patient intake, preparation, and safety procedures under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of medical office experience, with medical terminology familiarity and CPR/BLS certification. IV insertion experience is desirable; Act 31/33/34/73 clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of medical office experience.
• Medical terminology familiarity preferred.
• IV insertion experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Act 31/33/34 with renewal may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, assist with paperwork, scheduling, and history.
• Position and align patients and MRI/CT coils for imaging; monitor telemetry when needed.
• Prepare IV access and assist with contrast, provide instructions.
• Transport patients and clean exam rooms; report equipment issues.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Communication

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

MRI/CT Tech Assistant

Fulltime position that will be required to work all shifts - will work with an MRI Technologist

AFSCME union

Posted: September 3, 2024

Purpose:

To support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT services. Under the direct supervisor of the certified technologist at all times, assists and supports the provision of MRI and CT services to our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Meets patients as they arrive to department. Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation. Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions and patient history. Escorts patients to dressing areas and assists the patient as needed. Conducts MRI screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room and provides completed screening form to technologist for review. Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed. Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) according to established procedures. Assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provides patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist in alignment with existing department guidelines.

• Properly pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and MRI coil or CT table for proper imaging of the body part according to established protocols under the technologists direction. Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary if applicable to the business unit, provides patient care support as needed. Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist. Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor. Assists in the performance of QC functions including all daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines. Transport patients to and from the unit when required. Clean and prepare exam room following established procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least one-year of previous medical office experience.

• Medical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred.

• IV insertion experience preferred. 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran