Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to join our CT team! This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, patient-focused environment at one of the region's leading academic medical centers. In this role, you'll work alongside our registered CT technologists, supporting imaging services across the main CT department, Emergency Department, and the brand-new Kamin Tower as it opens. We offer flexible overnight scheduling with the option of 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts, including: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM. This position includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage. If you're looking to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge imaging environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team of life-changers!

Requirements

Completion of High school diploma or equivalent.
Requires Clerical and computer experience.
Requires Communication and interpersonal skills.
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)

Responsibilities

Transports patient to and from unit when required.
Demonstrate proper placement of IV catheter.
Demonstrates knowledge of and appropriately follows guidelines for GFR criteria.
Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and couriers specimens to lab as needed.
Practices established MRI safety and radiation safety protocols.
Accurately schedules exams into RIS as needed.
Reschedules exams as needed and contacts patients for additional scanning.
Assists technologist with patient care/flow as instructed. Knowledgeable of procedural processes.
Effectively prepares patient for exam providing both pre and post procedure education.
Documents proper history into electronic record.
Reviews physician orders and contacts office if additional information is required.