MRI/CT Tech Assistant

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support technologists in providing MRI and CT services in a busy imaging department in Altoona, PA. This fulltime role requires coverage across all shifts and a strong focus on patient care, safety, and efficient workflow.

Under the supervision of a certified technologist, you will assist with patient preparation, IV access, contrast handling, and room readiness. Prior medical office experience and familiarity with imaging terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of medical office experience.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• IV insertion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with paperwork, scheduling, and patient history on arrival.
• Preps and positions patients for MRI/CT under technologist supervision.
• Assists with IV access, contrast preparation, and patient instructions.
• Supports QC and room preparation; reports equipment issues to technologist.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Scheduling

IV insertion

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year of medical office experience

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