CT Tech Assistant at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Terminology, IV Insertion, MRI Safety Screenings, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Preparation, Quality Control, Patient Transport, Scheduling Assistance, Comfort and Safety, Department Flow Support, Patient Discharge Instructions, Lifting and Positioning, Contrast Administration, Cleaning, Assisting Technologists

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time CT Tech Assistant to join our dynamic imaging team! This role is perfect for anyone looking to launch their career in medical imaging or gain hands-on experience while in school. We offer a variety of shifts (daylight/evening) 8-hour or 12-hour, with every other weekend and holiday coverage, giving you full-time experience with a balanced schedule. Learn directly from expert technologists while helping deliver advanced imaging care in one of the region’s most recognized academic medical centers. Curious about the imaging field? Ready to grow? This role is your entry point. What You’ll Do Support our technologists and help keep the CT department running smoothly by: Greeting and preparing patients upon arrival, assisting with paperwork and department flow. Escorting patients, helping them change, and ensuring their comfort and safety. Conducting MRI safety screenings and preparing patients for safe scanning. Assisting with lifting, positioning, padding, and aligning patients and equipment for imaging. Starting IVs for contrast administration and preparing oral contrast under technologist direction. Monitoring patients during exams as needed and providing discharge instructions afterward. Cleaning rooms, preparing equipment, and supporting daily and weekly quality control checks. Transporting patients and answering basic scheduling or procedure-related questions. Reporting any equipment issues and supporting technologists in daily operations. High school diploma or equivalent. At least one-year of previous healthcare experience. Medical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred. IV insertion experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 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) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The CT Tech Assistant will support technologists in the CT department by preparing patients, assisting with imaging procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Responsibilities also include cleaning rooms, preparing equipment, and monitoring patients during exams.