MRI CT Tech Assistant

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot Imaging in Erie, PA is seeking a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our MRI and CT departments. You will work directly with patients to ensure safe, efficient imaging and accurate documentation under the supervision of certified technologists.

This fast-paced role offers hands-on experience in advanced medical imaging, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package with a stable full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Meets patients as they arrive and assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.
• Assists with scheduling questions and patient history and supports patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports MRI/CT services, including screening, IV access, and coordinating with technologists.
• Positions and prepares patients, transports to exam area, and supports QC and room preparation.

Skills

Patient support

Documentation

Scheduling coordination

Tools

MRI scanner

CT scanner

Job description

MRI/CT Tech Assistant (Full-Time) UPMC Hamot Imaging | Erie, PA

Are you looking to start or grow your career in medical imaging while working alongside a highly skilled team that makes a difference every day? UPMC Hamot Imaging is seeking a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our MRI and CT departments in providing exceptional patient care and diagnostic services.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working directly with patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment and want hands-on experience in advanced medical imaging.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Weekend rotations required
• Primarily 1st and 2nd shift coverage
• Occasional 3rd shift coverage as department needs arise

Why UPMC Hamot Imaging?

• Work with advanced MRI and CT technology
• Gain valuable experience in one of healthcare's most in-demand specialties
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care
• Enjoy a full-time schedule with comprehensive UPMC benefits
• Build a rewarding healthcare career with opportunities for growth and development

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 technologist's 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.