MRI CT Tech Assistant

Pinnacle Health Systems•Erie, PA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as an MRI/CT Tech Assistant at UPMC Hamot! Full-Time | Variable Shifts (Primarily 2nd Shift) | Rotating Weekends & Holidays Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career with one of the region's leading hospitals? UPMC Hamot is seeking a dedicated and motivated MRI/CT Tech Assistant to join our dynamic Imaging Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment where advanced technology and compassionate care come together. Why Choose UPMC Hamot? At UPMC Hamot, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance. Our imaging department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to patient care and learn from some of the best in the field. To support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT services. Under the direct supervisor of the certified technologist at all times, assists and supports the provision of MRI and CT services to our patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one-year of previous healthcare experience.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred.
IV insertion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet patients as they arrive to the department and provide a welcoming, professional experience.
Assist with paperwork preparation and documentation.
Answer phone calls regarding scheduling, questions, and patient history.
Escort patients to dressing areas and provide assistance as needed.
Conduct MRI screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room; provide the completed screening form to the technologist for review.
Assist with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed.
Establish IV access (e.g., for contrast administration) according to established procedures.
Assist technologists in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provide patient instructions as needed under the technologist's direction, following department guidelines.
Properly pad, position, center, and align the patient and MRI coil or CT table for accurate imaging according to established protocols under the technologist's direction.
Perform telemetry monitoring during exams as necessary (if applicable) and provide patient care support as needed.
Provide discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
Report any equipment malfunctions to the technologist and supervisor.
Assist in performing quality control (QC) functions, including all daily and weekly QC testing, according to departmental guidelines.
Transport patients to and from the imaging unit as required.
Clean and prepare exam rooms following established procedures.