Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in a rewarding career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant today! Why Join Us? Kickstart your career in Imaging with endless advancement opportunities in a supportive department! Work directly alongside CT Technologists to help maintain the best possible environment for our patients, families, and team members! Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more! Secure, discounted staff parking available within close proximity to the hospital! UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof! UPMC Mercy is ranked #14 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report! Our Trauma and Burn Center was recently recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with the Silver Beacon Award! Work Schedule: Rotating daylight, evening, and night shifts. 8-hour and 10-hour shift options. Rotating weekends and holiday coverage. NO on-call hours or travel! The Imaging Services Tech Assistant will support our CT Technologists and other departmental staff with daily activities, technical procedures, and critical patient care needs. Picture your impact with UPMC Mercy Imaging and join us today!

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Requires clerical and computer experience.
Requires communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Responsibilities

Transports patients to and from unit when required.
Demonstrates proper placement of IV catheter.
Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and couriers specimens to lab, as needed.
Practices established safety and radiation safety protocols.
Accurately schedules and reschedules exams, as needed.
Contacts patients for additional scanning when appropriate.
Assists technologist with patient care/flow as instructed.
Verifies patient identity by utilizing at least two patient identifiers.
Effectively prepares patients for exams, providing both pre- and post-procedure education.
Documents proper history into electronic record.
Reviews physician orders and contacts office if additional information is required.