Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant

at  UPMC

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA. is hiring a Limited Casual Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant to support our CT department. This position will work 1-2 evenings per week and 2 weekend shifts per month, with no travel or on-call required.
Duties will include but not limited to: IV starts, prepping and changing patients, placing telephone calls, computer input as well as transporting patients and assisting in procedures.

PURPOSE:

Provide for the performance of a variety of 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.

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.