MRI CT Tech Assistant (CT)

Join Our Team as an MRI CT Tech Assistant at UPMC Hamot!Are you ready to be a crucial part of a dedicated healthcare team? At UPMC Hamot, we're seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented MRI CT Tech Assistant to join our MRI department. This is an exciting opportunity to support our staff technologists and contribute to delivering exceptional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services. This position will work with our MRI team within the CT department.At UPMC Hamot, you’ll be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your professional growth. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding role and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!Apply Now to join a team that’s dedicated to providing exceptional care and advancing the field of medical imaging.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.Responsibilities:

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 technologists 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 medical office 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)

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