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UPMC Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Make a meaningful impact in patient care by joining a dedicated imaging services team where compassion, flexibility, and learning are at the heart of what we do!As an Imaging Services Tech Assistant, you will support essential diagnostic services by helping ensure patients feel welcomed, prepared, and cared for throughout their imaging experience. This role offers rotating shifts with a variety of shift lengths and schedules, making it a great opportunity for individuals who value flexibility while building a healthcare career. With no on-call requirements and the ability to grow at multiple levels on the career ladder, this position is ideal for those who meet the minimum qualifications and are eager to learn, contribute, and be part of a mission focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care every day.
Responsibilities:
Transports patient to and from unit when required.
Demonstrate 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 patient identify by utilizing at least two patient identifiers. Effectively prepares patient 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)
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