Imaging Services Tech Assistant
About The Position
UPMC Rooney Sports Complex is seeking a motivated MRI Tech Assistant to join our dynamic imaging team! This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment that supports high-quality diagnostic imaging. Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 8:00 PM), including every other weekend and holiday rotation. As an MRI Tech Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting MRI technologists, ensuring smooth department operations, and helping create a comfortable and positive experience for patients throughout their imaging visit. If you’re passionate about healthcare and looking to build your career in medical imaging, we encourage you to apply!
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)
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Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist patients upon arrival to the department
- Prepare patient paperwork, documentation, and answer calls related to scheduling, questions, and patient history
- Escort patients to dressing areas and assist as needed
- Perform MRI safety screening according to established procedures and provide completed forms to the technologist for review
- Assist with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables when necessary
- Establish IV access for contrast administration following department procedures
- Assist technologists with preparing oral contrast and providing patient instructions
- Support proper patient positioning, padding, and alignment for imaging under technologist direction
- Perform telemetry monitoring during exams when applicable and provide patient care support as needed
- Provide discharge instructions as directed by the technologist
- Report equipment malfunctions to technologists and supervisors
- Assist with daily and weekly quality control (QC) procedures according to departmental guidelines
- Transport patients to and from the unit as required
- Clean and prepare exam rooms following established protocols
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
