MRI Tech Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time MRI Tech Assistant to support our dynamic MRI department, including Presby Main MRI and the Kamin Tower MRI Suite. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered imaging environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of healthcare experience, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong patient care skills. CPR/BLS certification preferred and IV insertion experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

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 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.
• Pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and MRI coil 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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

IV insertion experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Team! UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time MRI Tech Assistant to support our dynamic MRI department, including both Presby Main MRI and the brand-new Kamin Tower MRI Suite.

Join the UPMC Presbyterian MRI Team UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time MRI Tech Assistant to support our dynamic MRI department, including both Presby Main MRI and the brand-new Kamin Tower MRI Suite.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while working alongside an exceptional imaging team. Enjoy a flexible schedule with three 13-hour shifts (6:00 AM - 8:00 PM), including every other weekend and holiday coverage.

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 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.
• 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.

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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran