Radiology Student - Casual
UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY
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
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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 imaging-apply 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.
Qualifications:
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 hire
New 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