Imaging Services Student Tech - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking an Imaging Services Student Tech to join our team for weekend shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with potential evening shifts 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The schedule alternates between CT and Diagnostic imaging as you gain hands-on experience under supervision.

As a 2nd year imaging student, you will assist with procedures, perform equipment checks, help position patients, and document exams in Radiology Information Systems, while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be an active 2nd year student in ARRT, ARDMS, CNMT, or NMCTB approved school.
• Enrollment in an approved imaging program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
• Act 31/33/34 clearances with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• May perform imaging procedures at a technical level under supervision.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and follow QC procedures.
• Assist Radiologist and Technologist during exams and set up contrast as needed.
• Obtain quality images while adhering to radiation safety standards.
• Assist with patient positioning and exam scheduling in the Radiology Information System.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Teamwork

Patient assistance

Education

Active 2nd year student in ARRT/ARDMS/CNMT/NMCTB approved school

Tools

Radiology Information Systems

Imaging equipment basics

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.

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:

• 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