MRI/CT Tech Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant at a nationally ranked children's hospital. This role offers a chance to kickstart your career in imaging, providing essential support to technologists while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Enjoy a flexible work schedule with no on-call hours, and be part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Support MRI Technologists with daily activities.
• Assist with patient preparation and MRI examinations.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and assists with paperwork.
• Prepares patients and MRI equipment for imaging.
• Establishes IV access and monitors telemetry during exams.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

MRI Safety

Job description

Are you interested in a rewarding career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care?

Join UPMC as a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant at Children’s Hospital today!

Why Join Us?

• Kickstart your career in Imaging with endless advancement opportunities in a supportive department!
• Learn the foundation principles of MRI safety, and work directly alongside Technologists to help maintain the best possible environment for our patients, families, and team members!
• UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is Nationally Ranked in all 11 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025!

Work Schedule:

• Daylight and evening hours, with a rare overnight shift possible.
• Typically able to accommodate preferences of 8, 10, and/or 12-hour shifts.
• Occasional weekend and holiday coverage.
• NO on-call hours or travel!

The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will support our MRI Technologists and other department staff with daily activities, and assist with the set up and execution of various MRI examinations! Join us today and advance your career in providing exceptional patient care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh!

Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and assists with paperwork.
• Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions, and patient history.
• Properly prepares the patient and MRI coil for accurate imaging,ensuring safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room, and conducts MRI screening.
• Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables, as needed.
• Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) and assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients, according to established procedures.
• Performs telemetry monitoring during exam, as necessary, and transports patients to and from the unit when required.
• Provides discharge and general instructions to patients.
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms following established procedures.