MRI CT Tech Assistant

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } MRI/CT Tech Assistant (Full-Time) UPMC Hamot Imaging | Erie, PA Are you looking to start or grow your career in medical imaging while working alongside a highly skilled team that makes a difference every day? UPMC Hamot Imaging is seeking a full-time MRI/CT Tech Assistant to support our MRI and CT departments in providing exceptional patient care and diagnostic services.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working directly with patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment and want hands-on experience in advanced medical imaging. Schedule Full-time position Four 10-hour shifts per week Weekend rotations required Primarily 1st and 2nd shift coverage Occasional 3rd shift coverage as department needs arise a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Why UPMC Hamot Imaging?

Work with advanced MRI and CT technology Gain valuable experience in one of healthcare's most in-demand specialties Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care Enjoy a full-time schedule with comprehensive UPMC benefits Build a rewarding healthcare career with opportunities for growth and development If you are compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply and join the dedicated imaging team at UPMC Hamot.

Help deliver exceptional patient care while supporting cutting-edge imaging services at UPMC Hamot. Apply today! To support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT services.

Under the direct supervisor of the certified technologist at all times, assists and supports the provision of MRI and CT services to our patients.

• 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. 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 Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran