MRI CT Tech Assistant

$37,523 - $55,557/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Farrell, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Farrell, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The MRI/CT Tech Assistant at UPMC Horizon is a part-time role focused on supporting the CT department in providing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT services. The position involves assisting technologists and ensuring a smooth patient experience during imaging procedures, primarily during daylight shifts every other weekend, with no on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients as they arrive to the department and assist with paperwork preparation and documentation.
• Answer phone calls regarding scheduling, questions, and patient history.
• Escort patients to dressing areas and assist them as needed.
• Conduct MRI screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and provide completed screening form to technologist for review.
• Assist with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed.
• Establish IV access for contrast administration according to established procedures.
• Assist technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provide patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist.
• Properly pad, position, center, and align the patient and MRI coil or CT table for proper imaging according to established protocols under the technologist's direction.
• Perform telemetry monitoring during exams as necessary and provide patient care support as needed.
• Provide discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.
• Report any equipment malfunctions to the technologist and supervisor.
• Assist in the performance of QC functions including daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines.
• Transport patients to and from the unit when required.
• Clean and prepare the exam room following established procedures.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong patient and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $18.04-26.71 USD per hour.
• Part-time flexible scheduling with no on-call requirements.