What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Services Student Tech - UPMC St. Margaret position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Job Description
UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire 2nd year Radiology students to work in various departments (CT, X-Ray, and MRI) to support our Imaging department and grow their skills. The Imaging Services Student Tech will work varying shifts and days with some required weekends.
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to work in different modalities, make great connections, and have a direct impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
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- 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 :
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
