Imaging Services Student Tech

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a Casual Imaging Services Student Tech to join our Cath Lab team! This position is ideal for a second-year imaging student looking for hands-on experience in a dynamic, life-saving environment. The role offers flexible hours between 7 AM - 3:30 PM, allowing students to gain valuable experience while balancing their studies. The student tech will work under the supervision of a registered technologist, assisting with imaging procedures and daily responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to apply critical thinking skills and kickstart an imaging career. Involvement in procedures such as Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Angioplasty & Stenting, Various Vascular Procedures, Pericardiocentesis, and Right Heart Catheterizations is expected. This is a call for confident students passionate about imaging and patient care to apply and take the next step toward their future in medical imaging.

Requirements

• Must be an active 2nd year student in ARRT, ARDMS, CNMT, or NMCTB approved school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed