MRI/CT Tech Assistant at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MRI Safety, Patient Care, Patient Preparation, MRI Coil Setup, MRI Screening, Lifting and Transferring Patients, IV Access, Contrast Administration, Telemetry Monitoring, Patient Transport, Exam Room Cleaning, Medical Terminology, BLS/CPR

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you interested in starting a rewarding career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant today! Why Join Us? Kickstart your career in Imaging with endless advancement opportunities in a supportive department! 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! Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more! State-of-the-art Imaging technology and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services! Dynamic, collaborative team environment that fosters a culture of mutual support, continuous learning, and patient-centered care! UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health! A leader in research, the Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants. Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, primarily Monday through Friday! Start times between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Rotating weekend shifts. No overnights, holidays, on-call, or travel! The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will support our MRI Technologists and other departmental staff with daily activities, and will assist with the set up and execution of various MRI examinations! Join us today and advance your career in providing exceptional patient care at UPMC Magee! 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. High School diploma or equivalent. At least one year of previous healthcare industry experience. Medical terminology knowledge preferred. Medical and/or imaging office experience preferred. IV insertion experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 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. Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The MRI/CT Tech Assistant supports MRI Technologists with daily activities, assisting in the setup and execution of various MRI examinations. Responsibilities include greeting patients, handling paperwork, answering scheduling calls, preparing patients for scanning, and ensuring MRI safety protocols are followed.