Imaging Services Tech Assistant

at  UPMC

Job ID: 5987367551
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Soldiers+Sail
Department: Radiology
Location: 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.21-27.36 USD
UPMC Wellsboro is seeking a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant! This role will work from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
We offer a premier benefits package, designed to care for your total well-being — physically, emotionally, and financially — paired with endless opportunities for career advancement and educational growth.
The Imaging Assistant provides for the performance of various technical procedures utilizing independent judgment and a basic understanding of technology, anatomy, and physiology. Provide quality patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner to aid in medical diagnosis under the supervision of a registered technologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical and computer experience is required.
• Communication and interpersonal skills required.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:

CPR is 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)

• Transports the patient to and from the unit when required.
• Demonstrate proper placement of IV catheter. Demonstrates knowledge of and appropriately follows guidelines for GFR criteria.
• Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and couriers specimens to the lab as needed.
• Practices established MRI safety and radiation safety protocols.
• Accurately schedules exams into RIS as needed. Reschedules exams as needed and contacts patients for additional scanning.
• Assists technologist with patient care/flow as instructed. Knowledgeable of procedural processes.
• Verifies patient identity by utilizing at least two patient identifiers. Effectively prepares the patient for exam providing both pre and post-procedure education. Documents proper history into the electronic record. Review physician orders and contact the office if additional information is required.