MRI CT Tech Assistant at UPMC

Farrell, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, IV Insertion, MRI Screening, CT Imaging, Documentation, Quality Control, Telemetry Monitoring, Patient Instructions, Equipment Maintenance, Scheduling, Assisting Patients, Exam Preparation, Team Collaboration, Healthcare Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, located in Farrell, PA. is hiring a Full-Time MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our CT department. This position will work primarily day shifts, weekend and holiday coverage as needed with no on-call required. Some travel to support UPMC Greenville could be required as needed. Candidates with excellent 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: Meets patients as they arrive to department. Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation. Answers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions and patient history. Escorts patients to dressing areas and assists the patient as needed. Conducts MRI screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room and provides completed screening form to technologist for review. Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed. Establishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) according to established procedures. Assists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provides patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist in alignment with existing department guidelines. Properly pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and MRI coil or CT table for proper imaging of the body part according to established protocols under the technologist's direction. Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary if applicable to the business unit, provides patient care support as needed. Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist. Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor. Assists in the performance of QC functions including all daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines. Transport patients to and from the unit when required. Clean and prepare exam room following established procedures. High school diploma or equivalent required. At least one-year of previous healthcare experience required. 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) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The MRI/CT Tech Assistant meets patients upon arrival, assists with paperwork, and provides support during imaging procedures. They also conduct MRI screenings, assist with patient transfers, and ensure proper equipment usage.