Imaging Student Technologist

@ UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Imaging Student Technologist

Pittsburgh, PA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Join UPMC's Imaging Services as a Student Technologist. Gain clinical experience, work alongside professionals, develop skills, and contribute to patient care in a supportive team setting.

Requirements

  • Active 2nd-year student in radiology program
  • Motivated to learn and succeed
  • Able to work day and evening shifts
  • Eager to gain clinical experience

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in ARRT or equivalent program
  • BLS or CPR certification
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
  • Act 33, 34, 73 clearances

Full 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 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:

  • 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

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