UHS·Amarillo, Texas
The Student Tech manages day-to-day patient flow and performs ultrasound examinations according to established guidelines. They are responsible for preparing technical reports, equipment, and exam rooms while collaborating closely with technologists and physicians.
The Student Tech is responsible for the day-to-day operations (patient flow) and efficiency of the department. The Student Tech must have a general knowledge of all areas within the Department. Must utilize the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. The Student Tech performs examinations according to their specialty and currently accepted guidelines of the Texas DSHS, ACR and Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Student Tech will prepare technical reports, exam rooms, equipment and supplies for procedures. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Performs a variety of procedures. Assist Radiologist and Staff Physicians with test. Demonstrates skills needed for designated modality. Demonstrates good patient care. Utilizes the appropriate scanning skills required for the modality he or she is hired. The Student Tech will be working very cohesively with an Tech and will utilize the critiques and guidelines given to him or her from the Technologist for their day to day scanning. Demonstrates good communication between the student and the Technologist. Will report to modality Supervisor. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and employees. The Student Tech will report any risks to patient safety and activate the chain of command when they see the need for it. The Student Tech will comply with appropriate and approved standards relating to: patients, infection control, and environmental issues. Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com
Current CPR certification. Must be enrolled in a Educational program in line with their Student tech position. Must attain Certification within 6 months of graduating educational program. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an educational program relevant to the student tech position and hold a current CPR certification. Certification must be obtained within six months of graduating from the educational program.
Market context
Texas healthcare employers often use PRN ultrasound roles to cover variable patient volumes and staffing gaps, so openings can move quickly when schedules are flexible. These positions are competitive because they require current enrollment in a relevant program, CPR certification, and a plan to earn the required credential within six months of graduation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your program status and certification timeline before applying.