Radiology Student - Casual

Radiology Student Casual

Are you currently enrolled in an ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology program and looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a hospital setting? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking motivated Radiology Students to join our Imaging team in a casual role.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills, work alongside experienced imaging professionals, and gain real-world exposure to a variety of radiology services while continuing your education.

Schedule

• Casual position
• Shifts will vary based on department needs
• Weekend availability required

Why UPMC Chautauqua?

At UPMC Chautauqua, you'll join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This role provides valuable experience, mentorship from experienced imaging professionals, and the opportunity to strengthen the skills needed for a successful career in radiologic technology.

Start building your future in medical imagingapply today and join the UPMC Chautauqua Imaging team!

Provide support help in the Imaging/Film Library as well as at the Imaging reception areas. Assist Staff Radiologic Technologists in obtaining quality radiographs for interpretation by a physician

Responsibilities:

• Recognize and document all pertinent information related to patient care.
• Utilize the RIS and PACS effectively to ensure accurate departmental/system data.
• Communicate any delays to patients and/or family members.
• Obtain quality images while following radiation safety standards and patient protocols.
• Take responsibility for personal performance improvement.
• Provide guidance and direction to patients for changing into a gown.
• Assist Radiologist and Staff Technologists in performing fluoroscopically guided procedures.
• Demonstrate individualized care for each patient.
• Perform efficient image management to include both hard copy and soft copy images.
• Provide images to radiologist for interpretation, as well as service to staff physicians, the department of surgery, radiology staff, and to patients requesting their films.
• Arrive patients, track exams, scan scripts, schedule exams in Imagecast and Rad Assessment.
• Assist in the organization and duties of the reception and file room areas.

Student of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved training program. Satisfactory progress in the clinical program is required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireNew York Mandated Reporter Due within 90 days of hire or transfer New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• NY Mandated Reporter Training
• NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
• NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran