MRI/CT Tech Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Are you interested in a rewarding career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Looking to gain more experience in Imaging?
Join UPMC Children’s Hospital as a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant today!
Why Join Us?
Kickstart your career in Imaging with endless advancement opportunities in a supportive department!
Learn the foundation principles of MRI safety and work directly alongside Technologists to help maintain the best possible environment for our patients, families, and team members!
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is Nationally Ranked in all 11 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026!
Work Schedule:
Rotating daylight, evening, and overnight hours.
8-, 10-, and/or 12-hour shifts available.
Rotating weekend and holiday coverage hours.
NO on-call hours!
Rare possible travel to our Children’s South location in Bridgeville.
The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will support our MRI Technologists and other department staff with daily activities, and assist with the set up and execution of various MRI examinations! Join us today and advance your career in providing exceptional patient care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of previous healthcare industry experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearances with renewals.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Previous medical and/or imaging office experience preferred.
• IV insertion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and assists with paperwork.
• Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions, and patient history.
• Properly prepares the patient and MRI coil for accurate imaging, ensuring safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room, and conducts MRI screening.
• Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables, as needed.
• Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) and assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients, according to established procedures.
• Performs telemetry monitoring during exam, as necessary, and transports patients to and from the unit when required.
• Provides discharge and general instructions to patients.
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms following established procedures.

What This Job Offers

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