What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant position at UPMC?
UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA. is hiring a Full-Time Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant to support our Medical Imaging Department. This position will work various shifts, with no on-call required. This role will require weekend and holiday responsibility. Travel between UPMC Jameson, UPMC Jameson College Fields, and UPMC Westgate would be required for this position.
This position offers potential to work in all Imaging modalities like CT, MRI, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging front office.
Candidates with patient and customer service experience are encouraged to apply!
Are you a team player that is looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment?! Apply today!
Purpose:
Provide for the performance of a variety of technical procedures utilizing independent judgment and a basic understanding of technology, anatomy, and physiology. Provide quality patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner to aid in medical diagnosis under the supervision of a registered technologist.
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.
Salary : $18 - $27
