Purpose:nnTo support staff technologists and other departmental staff in the daily provision of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT services. Under the direct supervisor of the certified technologist at all times, assists and supports the provision of MRI and CT services to our patients.nnResponsibilities:nnMeets patients as they arrive to department. Assists with paperwork preparation and documentation.nnAnswers phone calls regarding scheduling, questions and patient history.nnEscorts patients to dressing areas and assists the patient as needed.nnConducts MRI screening according to established procedures to ensure safe scanning and entrance into the MRI scan room and provides completed screening form to technologist for review.nnAssists with lifting and transferring patients to and from exam tables as needed.nnEstablishes IV access (e.g. for contrast administration) according to established procedures.nnAssists technologist in the preparation of oral contrast for patients and provides patient instructions as needed under the direction of the technologist in alignment with existing department guidelines.nnProperly pads, positions, centers and aligns the patient and MRI coil or CT table for proper imaging of the body part according to established protocols under the technologist's direction.nnPerforms telemetry monitoring during exam as necessary if applicable to the business unit, provides patient care support as needed.nnProvides discharge instructions as directed by the technologist.nnReports any equipment malfunctions to technologist and supervisor.nnAssists in the performance of QC functions including all daily and weekly QC testing according to departmental guidelines.nnTransport patients to and from the unit when required.nnClean and prepare exam room following established procedures.nnHigh school diploma or equivalent.nnAt least one year of previous healthcare experiencennMedical terminology and recent medical/imaging office experience preferred.nnIV insertion experience preferred.nnLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:nnBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalnnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran