Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant

UPMC Jameson, located in New Castle, PA. is hiring a Full-Time Imaging Srvs Tech Assistant to support our MRI department and Nuclear Medicine. This position will work primarily day shifts, with no on-call required. This role will work every other weekend and holidays. Travel between UPMC Jameson and UPMC Jameson College Fields would be required for this position.

Duties will include but not limited to: IV starts, prepping and changing patients, placing telephone calls, computer input as well as transporting patients and assisting in procedures.

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 courier 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.

Qualifications:

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

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