MRI Tech Assistant

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time MRI Tech Assistant and kickstart your career in Imaging with endless advancement opportunities in a supportive department. You will 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 Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof and is ranked #14 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will support our MRI Technologists and other departmental staff with daily activities, and assist with the set up and execution of various MRI examinations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of previous healthcare industry experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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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.