What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Services Student Tech position at UPMC?
UPMC Shadyside is seeking a Casual Imaging Services Student Tech to join our Cath Lab team!
Are you a second-year imaging student looking for hands-on experience in a dynamic, life-saving environment? This casual position offers flexible hours between 7 AM - 3:30 PM, allowing you to gain valuable experience while balancing your studies.
In this role, you'll work under the supervision of a registered technologist, assisting with imaging procedures and daily responsibilities—an excellent opportunity to apply your critical thinking skills and kickstart your imaging career!
As part of our Cath Lab team, you’ll be involved in procedures such as:
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Angioplasty & Stenting
- Various Vascular Procedures
- Pericardiocentesis
- Right Heart Catheterizations
If you're a confident student passionate about imaging and patient care, apply today and take the next 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.
Salary : $19
