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UPMC Radiology Assistant - 2nd Shift in Erie, Pennsylvania
Join the UPMC Team as a Radiology Assistant – 2nd Shift
Are you looking to make a difference in patient care while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment? UPMC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Radiology Assistant to join our team and help provide exceptional care to our Radiology patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys interacting with patients, and is committed to delivering excellent service every time.
Position Details:
Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM)
Location: UPMC
Type: Full-Time
Why UPMC?
Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Career Growth: UPMC is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities for training and career advancement within the organization.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent second-shift schedule, allowing you to balance work with personal time.
Supportive Team Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
Apply Today!If you are ready to contribute to high-quality patient care and be a part of an outstanding healthcare team, apply now to become a Radiology Assistant at UPMC. Your expertise and commitment to service excellence will make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.
Responsibilities:
Assists technical staff by preparing the exam room and assisting the Technologist as directed.
Displays the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and to exercise discretion in dealing with controversial or potentially sensitive topics. Enhances the image of UPMC and promotes professional good relationships.
Answers telephones and routes calls, taking messages as appropriate.
Works cooperatively with patients, professional staff, and other medical center personnel to maintain a good relationship.
Demonstrates Business Unit commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
Performs image process duties.
Performs data entry of information into the Radiology Information System (RIS) as directed by Technologist.
Assists staff in transferring and transporting patients.
Acts as liaison between the Radiologists, the Technologists and the patient regarding waiting periods, status of test, etc. Instructs patients in changing clothes for exams, assisting them when necessary.
Maintains adequate stock of gowns, etc. in dressing rooms.
Required:
High school graduate or equivalent
One year of patient care experience preferred
Radiology experience preferred
Excellent communication skills due to high degree of interaction with physicians and patients. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
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 within 90 days of hire/transfer
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran