What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI CT Tech Assistant position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Maryland is seeking an MRI CT Tech Assistant to join their team!
In this role, you will support technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT services. You will always be under the direct supervision of the certified technologist and will assist and support the provision of MRI and CT services to our patients. Occasional assistance may be requested in other Imaging modalities.
This is a full-time position that will work 10:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and includes every other Saturday rotation (Saturday hours: 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.).Team members may occasionally be asked to adjust their schedule to help cover shifts during vacations or unexpected absences, to ensure seamless support for our team and clients.
If you're looking to join a team that fosters growth and development, and you have at least one year of previous healthcare experience, check out this opportunity! Take the next step in your career and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Meets patients as they arrive to the 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 technologist's direction. Performs telemetry monitoring during exams as necessary if applicable to the business unit, and provides patient care support as needed. Provides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist. Reports any equipment malfunctions to the 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 the exam room following established procedures.
Salary : $18 - $27
