MRI CT Tech Assistant

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Somerset as an MRI & CT Tech Assistant! In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering MRI and CT services by supporting technologists and ensuring a safe, efficient patient experience. This position requires strong patient interaction skills and some knowledge of safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to assist with IV access and imaging preparation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and assist with paperwork and inquiries.
• Conduct MRI screenings and aid patient transfers.
• Assist technologists with imaging preparation and quality control.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Safety Screening

Patient Assistance

Quality Control

Education

IV training preferred

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC Somerset!

As an MRI & Ct Tech Assistant, you will support our dedicated staff technologists and departmental team in delivering exceptional MRI and CT services.
You'll also assist and enhance the provision of MRI and CT services to our valued patients under the direct supervision of a certified technologist.

Schedule:

Work hours are 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including every other weekend rotation. No holidays required.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Interaction: Welcome patients upon arrival, assist with paperwork, and address scheduling and patient history inquiries.
• Patient Assistance: Escort patients to dressing areas and provide necessary assistance.
• Safety Screening: Conduct MRI screenings to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room.
• Patient Transfers: Aid in lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables.
• IV Access: Establish IV access for contrast administration (IV training preferred but not required).
• Contrast Preparation: Assist technologists in preparing oral contrast and provide patient instructions.
• Imaging Preparation: Properly pad, position, center, and align patients for imaging according to established protocols.
• Monitoring: Perform telemetry monitoring during exams if applicable, and provide patient care support.
• Discharge Instructions: Deliver discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
• Quality Control: Report equipment malfunctions and assist in performing daily and weekly QC testing.