Imaging Services Student Tech - UPMC McKeesport

Job Description

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a casual Imaging Services Student Tech to join our team!

Are you interested in getting your healthcare career started? Are you an Imaging student looking to gain more experience and expand your knowledge?  Would you love the opportunity to work at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment to help determine the next steps for your career?  UPMC might be the perfect place for you!

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring an Imaging Services Student Tech to work weekend shifts - 11 am to 7 : 30 pm.  There may also be the need to work an evening shift – 4 pm to 9 pm.   The schedule will alternate weekends between CT and Diagnostic.

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Purpose :

May perform imaging procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a registered technologist, incorporating learning and education with the performance of tasks to assist the technologist in their responsibilities.

Responsibilities :

• Depending on modality, may utilize complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol under the supervision of a Radiologist or Technologist.
• May perform daily equipment inspections, warm up procedures and follow Quality Control Program under supervision of a Technologist.
• Assist Radiologist and Technologist setting up contrast; however, will never be responsible for loading or priming the injector.
• Obtain quality images while following radiation safety standards and protocols.
• Assist with positioning and performing exams, but should never hold the detector or patients for Radiation procedures.
• Arrive patients, track exams, scan scripts, and schedule exams in the Radiology Information Systems. .
• Assist Radiologist and Technologist in performing modality specific exams.
• Maintain clinical proficiency for all completed competencies and equipment skills.
• Must be an active 2nd year student in ARRT, ARDMS, CNMT, or NMCTB approved school.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran