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.kills.
- 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 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran