This student position will support our CT Department.

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.

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