Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant at UPMC

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Clerical Skills, Computer Skills, IV Catheter Placement, MRI Safety, Radiation Safety, Exam Scheduling, Patient Identification, Electronic Record Documentation, Procedure Education, Specimen Couriering, Invasive Procedure Assistance, GFR Criteria Knowledge, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA. is hiring a Full-Time Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant to support our Medical Imaging Department. This position will work various days and shifts, with no on-call required. This role will require weekend and holiday responsibility. This position offers potential to work in all Imaging modalities like CT, MRI, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging front office. Candidates with patient and customer service experience are encouraged to apply! Are you a team player that is looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment?! Apply today! Responsibilities: Transports patient to and from 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 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 identify by utilizing at least two patient identifiers. Effectively prepares patient for exam providing both pre and post procedure education. Documents proper history into electronic record. Reviews physician orders and contacts office if additional information is required. Completion of High school diploma or equivalent. Requires Clerical and computer experience. Requires Communication and interpersonal skills. 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) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant transports patients, assists with procedures, and ensures proper scheduling and documentation. They also provide patient education and follow safety protocols.