Imaging Services Tech Assistant

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Erie, PA

Imaging Services Tech Assistant
UPMC Hamot – Imaging Services
Full-Time | Variable Shifts (Primarily 1st and 2nd), Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Looking to start or grow your career in medical imaging while making a meaningful difference for patients? UPMC Hamot is seeking a motivated Imaging Services Tech Assistant to join our Imaging team. In this full-time variable role, you will play a critical part in supporting imaging services, with a strong focus on the Operating Room, where teamwork, precision, and patient-centered care matter most.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and wants hands-on involvement in surgical and diagnostic imaging support. You will work closely with registered technologists and clinical teams to ensure imaging services are delivered safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

Schedule
This is a full-time, variable position working primarily first and second shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Why UPMC Hamot
At UPMC Hamot, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized health system that values collaboration, professional growth, and compassionate care. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career advancement within imaging and other clinical disciplines.

If you are detail-oriented, patient-focused, and excited to support advanced imaging services in a dynamic hospital setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of the UPMC Hamot team.

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 couriers 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.

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

Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer