Imaging Services Student Tech | MRI | Casual

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Launch your imaging career with hands-on clinical experience while working alongside experienced radiologic professionals. The Imaging Services Student Tech role provides students with the opportunity to develop technical skills and apply classroom knowledge in a clinical setting under the supervision of registered technologists and radiologists. The Imaging Services Student Tech assists with imaging procedures and department operations while gaining practical experience in a healthcare environment. Under the direct supervision of a registered technologist and/or radiologist, the student performs approved duties that support patient care, imaging quality, safety, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be an active 2nd year student in ARRT, ARDMS, CNMT, or NMCTB approved school.
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Nice To Haves

• Students may assist with positioning patients but must never hold a detector or a patient during radiation-producing procedures.
• Students may assist with contrast preparation but will not load or prime injectors.
• All clinical activities must be performed under appropriate supervision and within established student scope-of-practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists with patient positioning and imaging procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Perform imaging procedures at an approved technical level under the supervision of a registered technologist or radiologist.
• Utilize imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction, and documentation of image data in accordance with established protocols and competency requirements.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to radiation safety standards and departmental procedures.
• Assist with modality-specific examinations and patient preparation.
• Support radiologists and technologists with contrast setup; however, students will not be responsible for loading or priming injectors.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, equipment warm-up procedures, and quality control activities under technologist supervision.
• Arrive patients, track examinations, scan documentation, and schedule exams within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain clinical competency and proficiency on completed skills and assigned equipment.
• Follow all departmental, hospital, and regulatory safety standards.

Benefits

• Gain valuable real-world experience in a busy imaging department.
• Work alongside experienced radiologists and registered technologists.
• Enhance clinical skills while completing your imaging education.
• No holiday or on-call requirements.
• Opportunity to build professional experience in a leading healthcare organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed