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MRI/CT Tech Assistant
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Are you interested in a rewarding career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join the UPMC Imaging family at a renowned, Magnet-recognized Hospital today!
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our MRI Department in Oakland!
The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will work four, 10-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday! There will be rotating weekend hours factored into the schedule, but there will be no on-call hours, holidays, or travel requirements for this position!
The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of MRI, CT, and PET services. Under supervision, this role assists and greatly supports the services offered to our patients, including testing, IV insertion, and documentation. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-tier diagnostic imaging services in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment!
Why UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Why Imaging?
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health! And while recognized for its services to women, Magee also offers a wide range of care to any and all patients. Additionally, the Magee MRI Department is home to a brand new, state-of-the art 3T MRI scanner! Our new 3T MRI scanner allows for faster, more detailed imaging, compared to standard MRI.
Picture your impact as part of our Imaging service line at UPMC Magee, and apply today!
Responsibilities:
Greets patients and answers questions, answers phone calls regarding scheduling, and takes patient history.
Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.
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.
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.
Properly pads, positions, centers, and aligns the patient and MRI coil or CT table for proper imaging under the technologists direction.
Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary, if applicable to the business unit.
Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.
Assists in the performance of QC functions and testing according to departmental guidelines.
Transports patients to and from the unit when required.
Cleans and prepares exam room following established procedures.
High School diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of previous healthcare setting experience.
Medical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred.
IV insertion experience preferred.
Previous direct patient care experience preferred.
Strong multitasking, organizational, and customer services skills highly 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)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our MRI Department in Oakland!
The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will work four, 10-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday! There will be rotating weekend hours factored into the schedule, but there will be no on-call hours, holidays, or travel requirements for this position!
The MRI/CT Tech Assistant will support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of MRI, CT, and PET services. Under supervision, this role assists and greatly supports the services offered to our patients, including testing, IV insertion, and documentation. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-tier diagnostic imaging services in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment!
Why UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Why Imaging?
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health! And while recognized for its services to women, Magee also offers a wide range of care to any and all patients. Additionally, the Magee MRI Department is home to a brand new, state-of-the art 3T MRI scanner! Our new 3T MRI scanner allows for faster, more detailed imaging, compared to standard MRI.
Picture your impact as part of our Imaging service line at UPMC Magee, and apply today!
Responsibilities:
Greets patients and answers questions, answers phone calls regarding scheduling, and takes patient history.
Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.
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.
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.
Properly pads, positions, centers, and aligns the patient and MRI coil or CT table for proper imaging under the technologists direction.
Performs telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary, if applicable to the business unit.
Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
Reports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.
Assists in the performance of QC functions and testing according to departmental guidelines.
Transports patients to and from the unit when required.
Cleans and prepares exam room following established procedures.
High School diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of previous healthcare setting experience.
Medical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred.
IV insertion experience preferred.
Previous direct patient care experience preferred.
Strong multitasking, organizational, and customer services skills highly 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