Imaging Student Technologist

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking a Student Technologist to join our Imaging Services team. This hands‑on role is ideal for 2nd‑year X‑Ray students who have completed most competencies and want real patient care experience under supervision.

You'll gain exposure to imaging modalities, work alongside experienced radiographers, and build confidence in a fast‑paced hospital setting with day/evening weekend shifts. Apply today to start your clinical journey.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Proactive and able to adapt to new situations while following protocol.
• Demonstrates motivation to succeed in radiology.
• Must be an active 2nd year student in ARRT, ARDMS, CNMT, or NMCTB approved school.

Responsibilities

• Depending on modality, may operate imaging equipment for acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation under supervision.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, warm-up procedures and follow QC Program under supervision.
• Assist Radiologist/Technologist with contrast setup, but not injector loading.
• Obtain quality images following radiation safety standards and protocols.
• Assist with positioning and exam performance, without holding detectors or patients for procedures.
• Enter patients, track exams, scan scripts, and schedule exams in RIS.
• Assist Radiologist/Technologist in modality-specific exams.
• Maintain proficiency for all completed competencies and equipment skills.

Skills

Eager to learn

Take initiative

Adaptable

Motivated to succeed

Education

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

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your radiology journey? Join our Imaging Services team as a Student Technologist and gain valuable hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced imaging professionals. This is a great opportunity for 2nd-year X‑Ray students who have completed the majority of their required competencies and are looking to build confidence, sharpen their skills, and make a difference in patient care.We're looking for students who are eager to learn, take initiative, adapt to new situations, and are motivated to succeed in a fast‑paced clinical environment. You'll enjoy a consistent schedule with daylight or evening weekend shifts, working one full weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday) on 8- or 10‑hour shifts between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.If you're ready to gain meaningful clinical experience, grow your radiology skills, and learn from at supportive team, we encourage you to apply today!

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 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