MRI Tech Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time MRI Tech Assistant to support its dynamic MRI department, which includes both the Presby Main MRI and the new Kamin Tower MRI Suite. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while working with an exceptional imaging team. The position features a flexible schedule with three 13-hour shifts (6:00 AM - 8:00 PM), including every other weekend and holiday coverage. This is an ideal role for someone looking to start or advance their career in medical imaging and make a significant impact on patient care.

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
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Meets patients as they arrive to department.
Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.
Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions and patient history.
Escorts patients to dressing areas and assists the patient as needed.
Conducts MRI screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room and provides completed screening form to technologist for review.
Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed.
Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) according to established procedures.
Assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provides patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist in alignment with existing department guidelines.
Properly pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and MRI coil for proper imaging of the body part according to established protocols under the technologist's direction.
Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary if applicable to the business unit, provides patient care support as needed.
Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.
Assists in the performance of QC functions including all daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines.
Transport patients to and from the unit when required.
Clean and prepare exam room following established procedures.