Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a full-time Imaging Services Tech Assistant to join our dedicated Neuro Interventional Team!

This position offers:

• A schedule of five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
• A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the imaging field.
• The chance to work alongside Neuro IR radiology technologists in two neuro suites at a Level 1 Stroke Center.

This is a fantastic role for candidates eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, cutting-edge medical environment. If you're passionate about imaging services and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

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 radiation 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
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran