UPMC Rooney Sports Complex is seeking a motivated MRI Tech Assistant to join our dynamic imaging team! This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment that supports high-quality diagnostic imaging.
Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 8:00 PM), including every other weekend and holiday rotation.
As an MRI Tech Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting MRI technologists, ensuring smooth department operations, and helping create a comfortable and positive experience for patients throughout their imaging visit. If you’re passionate about healthcare and looking to build your career in medical imaging, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
Welcome and assist patients upon arrival to the department
Prepare patient paperwork, documentation, and answer calls related to scheduling, questions, and patient history
Escort patients to dressing areas and assist as needed
Perform MRI safety screening according to established procedures and provide completed forms to the technologist for review
Assist with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables when necessary
Establish IV access for contrast administration following department procedures
Assist technologists with preparing oral contrast and providing patient instructions
Support proper patient positioning, padding, and alignment for imaging under technologist direction
Perform telemetry monitoring during exams when applicable and provide patient care support as needed
Provide discharge instructions as directed by the technologist
Report equipment malfunctions to technologists and supervisors
Assist with daily and weekly quality control (QC) procedures according to departmental guidelines
Transport patients to and from the unit as required
Clean and prepare exam rooms following established protocols
- 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 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran