Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d

About The Position

This position will support the Ultrasound department primarily in the invasive procedure room. Technologist Assistant will have various roles such as completing paperwork and documents required for procedures, becoming familiar with sterile technique and setting up sterile procedure trays, assisting with various tasks during procedures and basic patient care, assisting with coordination of patient schedule, replenish supplies in room.

Requirements

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires Clerical and computer experience.
• Requires Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
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• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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