Diagnostic Radiology Tech - $30k Sign-On + $6/hr

Confidential; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring Radiologic Technologists to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging. Role requires ARRT-R certification within 6 months and adherence to ALARA principles, with duties across various clinical settings.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Geisinger’s dynamic radiology department.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering medications through vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performing diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Geisinger is hiring Radiologic Technologists to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging. Role requires ARRT-R certification within 6 months and adherence to ALARA principles, with duties across various clinical settings.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Geisinger’s dynamic radiology department.