MRI Tech Assistant at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, MRI Services, Medical Terminology, IV Insertion, Quality Control, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Checks, Healthcare Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you looking to get your foot in the door in the exciting field of medical imaging? Or maybe you’re a current Imaging student ready to gain hands-on experience and grow your career? Join our busy, dynamic MRI team at UPMC Shadyside as a Tech Assistant! You’ll support our MRI department in a collaborative, learning-focused environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. Schedule: Weekdays, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (five 8-hour shifts) Location: UPMC Shadyside – MRI Department Perks: Opportunities for career advancement within UPMC Imaging, predictable schedule, and a chance to make an impact every day! What You’ll Do In this role, you’ll support our technologists and imaging staff in providing exceptional patient care and high-quality MRI services. You’ll play an important role in creating a safe, comfortable, and efficient experience for every patient. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Greeting patients as they arrive, assisting with paperwork, and answering questions. Escorting patients to dressing areas and helping them prepare for their exams. Conducting MRI screenings to ensure safety before entering the scan room. Assisting with patient transfers and positioning under technologist direction. Establishing IV access and helping prepare oral contrast as instructed. Monitoring patients during exams and providing discharge instructions. Performing basic equipment checks, cleaning exam rooms, and transporting patients as needed. Supporting technologists with daily and weekly quality control (QC) testing. High school diploma or equivalent. At least one-year of previous healthcare experience. 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) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The MRI Tech Assistant will support technologists and imaging staff in providing patient care and high-quality MRI services. Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting with paperwork, conducting safety screenings, and supporting technologists with quality control testing.