MRI CT Tech Assistant

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh seeks an on-site MRI/CT support role to assist technologists in daily imaging services. You will greet patients, help with paperwork, and guide them through the preparation steps under supervision.

The role requires basic healthcare experience, a high school diploma, and CPR/AHA certification; IV access and imaging office familiarity are a plus. Rotating day shifts are typical with on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• IV insertion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets patients on arrival; assists with paperwork and scheduling questions; escorts to dressing areas and provides patient history as needed.
• Assists technologists with MRI/CT prep, position patients, performs basic QC steps, and ensures safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 2600014F
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Variable
Work Arrangement: On-site
Facility: UPMC Passavant
Department: MRI
Location: 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.99-28.11 USD

• This role will work within the MRI Department**

Shift: Rotating Daylight typically 6:30a – 3:00p and 2p- 10:30p with rotating WKNDS, no HOL and no overnight

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 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one-year of previous healthcare experience.
• Medical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred.
• IV insertion experience preferred.

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)
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• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran