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UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a motivated Casual Radiology Student to join our dynamic team. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of radiology while providing essential support in the Imaging/Film Library and reception areas. As a Casual Radiology Student, you will assist our Staff Radiologic Technologists in delivering high-quality patient care by obtaining quality radiographs and ensuring efficient departmental operations.

At UPMC Chautauqua, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with a focus on compassion and excellence. Join our team and gain valuable experience while contributing to our mission of patient-centered care and innovation in radiology.

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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 hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran