Imaging Services Student Tech - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC in McKeesport is hiring a casual Imaging Services Student Tech to primarily work weekend shifts. The role involves performing imaging procedures at a technical level under supervision. Responsibilities include utilizing imaging equipment, assisting in equipment inspections, and ensuring quality images following safety standards. This position provides valuable learning opportunities while supporting Radiologists and Technologists in their tasks.

Qualifications

• May perform imaging procedures under supervision.
• Must follow radiation safety standards.
• Maintain clinical proficiency for competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize imaging equipment under supervision.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Assist in positioning for exams.
• Obtain high-quality images while adhering to radiation safety standards and protocols.
• Assist with positioning and performing exams, without holding detectors or patients for radiation procedures.
• Enter patient data, track exams, and schedule in Radiology Information Systems.
• Support Radiologist and Technologist in modality-specific exams.
• Maintain and update proficiency for completed competencies and equipment skills.

Job description

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a casual Imaging Services Student Tech to work primarily weekend shifts (11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.).

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 acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data, completing procedures according to protocol under 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.