UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is hiring a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to support the Diagnostic Radiology Department!

The Imaging Services Tech Assistant supports a variety of technical procedures, utilizing independent judgment and a basic understanding of technology, anatomy, and physiology. This role provides quality patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner to aid in medical diagnosis under the supervision of a Registered Technologist.

The Imaging Services Tech Assistant will work daylight hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Transports patients to and from unit when required.

• Demonstrates proper placement of IV catheter.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and appropriately follows guidelines for GFR criteria.

• Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and couriers specimens to lab, as needed.

• Practices established MRI safety and radiation safety protocols.

• Accurately schedules exams into RIS, as needed.

• Reschedules exams as needed and contacts patients for additional scanning.

• Assists technologist with patient care/flow as instructed.

• Knowledgeable of procedural processes.

• Verifies patients by utilizing at least two patient identifiers.

• Effectively prepares patients for exam providing both pre and post-procedure education.

• Documents proper history into electronic record.

• Reviews physician orders and contacts office if additional information is required.

• Completion of High School diploma or equivalent.

• Requires clerical and computer experience.

• Requires communication and interpersonal skills.

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