Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC • Somerset, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Imaging Services team at UPMC Somerset! As a Tech Assistant, you will support the performance of a variety of technical procedures under the supervision of a registered technologist. This role requires independent judgment and a basic understanding of technology, anatomy, and physiology to ensure quality patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from imaging units as needed.
• Demonstrate proper IV catheter placement and follow GFR criteria guidelines.
• Assist with invasive procedure tray setup and courier specimens to the lab.
• Practice established MRI and radiation safety protocols.
• Accurately schedule and reschedule exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS); contact patients for additional scanning when necessary.
• Support technologists with patient care and workflow; maintain knowledge of procedural processes.
• Verify patient identity using at least two identifiers and prepare patients for exams, providing pre- and post procedure education.
• Document patient history in the electronic record and review physician orders, contacting offices for clarification when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED