Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant - PRN

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide quality patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner to aid in medical diagnosis under the supervision of a registered technologist. This position works between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. depending of need. Must work at least 2 shifts per month.

Requirements

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

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.
• Verifies patient identify by utilizing at least two patient identifiers. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees