Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistants to join the team! This position will consist of daylight shifts or night shifts, Monday - Friday, no weekend or holiday responsibilities!
The Imaging Services Tech Assistant will support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of Computed Tomography (CT) services. Under the direct supervisor of the certified technologist at all times, assists and supports the provision of CT services to our patients. If you are passionate about providing top notch patient care and working in a fast-paced environment, apply today!
**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 CT 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.
+ 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)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**