Imaging Services Student Tech - UPMC East

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring an Imaging Services Student Tech for various weekend shifts at UPMC East in Monroeville, PA. This position offers Imaging students the chance to gain valuable experience in a renowned medical center, performing imaging procedures under supervision and assisting Radiologists and Technologists. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining clinical proficiency. Interested candidates should apply to join a supportive team focused on advancing their healthcare career.

Qualifications

• Must be an Imaging student.
• Ability to perform tasks under supervision.
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Utilize complex imaging equipment under supervision.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and quality control.
• Assist with obtaining quality images and patient positioning.

Job description

UPMC East 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? If so, UPMC might be the perfect place for you!

UPMC East is currently hiring an Imaging Services Student Tech to work various daylight weekend shifts including the following – 7 am to 3 pm, 8 am to 4:30 pm, or 9 am to 2 pm. This role will have the opportunity to rotate between the X-Ray, MRI and CT Departments.

Apply today to learn more!

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.