What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Services Student Tech (Limited Casual) position at UPMC?
Join the dynamic Imaging Team at UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA!
We're on the lookout for two (2) enthusiastic Imaging Services Student Techs to bring their energy and skills to our cutting-edge facility.
These Limited Casual positions offer the chance to work every other weekend mid shifts, providing a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a real impact.
Don't miss out on this exciting chance to be part of a team that's transforming healthcare!
Purpose:
May perform imaging procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a registered technologist, incorporating learning and education with the performance of tasks to assist the technologist in their responsibilities.
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.