Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Services Tech Assistant will support our CT Technologists and other departmental staff with daily activities, technical procedures, and critical patient care needs to keep patient flow moving efficiently! 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! 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!

Requirements

Completion of High School diploma or equivalent.
Previous clerical and computer experience required.
Communication and interpersonal skills required.
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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Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred.

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.