Imaging Services Student Tech- UPMC Washington

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

UPMC in Pennsylvania is hiring a casual Imaging Services Student Tech for flexible hours around studies. This role involves assisting in imaging procedures under supervision and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you balance your education. Responsibilities include using complex imaging equipment, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Must be an active 2nd year student in a relevant program. Join us at UPMC to kickstart your career in medical imaging!

Qualifications

• Perform imaging procedures under supervision.
• May utilize complex imaging equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning and exams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize imaging equipment for data acquisition.
• Perform equipment inspections and follow safety protocols.
• Assist in performing modality specific exams.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Radiation safety standards

Quality Control Program

Patient interaction

Education

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

Job description

UPMC Washington is looking for a casual Imaging Services Student Tech to join our Nuclear Medicine team! This position offers flexible hours around your current school schedule and every other weekend shifts, allowing you to gain hands‑on experience while balancing your studies. In this role, you’ll work under the supervision of a registered technologist, performing imaging procedures and assisting with daily responsibilities—a great way to kickstart your imaging career! Apply today and take the first step toward your future in medical imaging!

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.

Schedule

This position will work variety of days and 8 and 10 hour shifts. May need to travel to our Greene location.

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