Diagnostic Radiology Technologist- Days

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist to join the daytime Radiology team in Danville, PA. The role focuses on radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging, patient safety, and collaboration with licensed practitioners.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R; 5+ years of experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus of $20,000 is offered for eligible applicants, with a full-time schedule in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Radiologic Technology specialty program (Required).
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and documentation.
• Apply imaging protocols and ALARA principles to optimize safety.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and ensure data transfer.
• Educate and supervise students and healthcare staff.
• Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in various settings.

Skills

ALARA principles

Patient safety

Education/teaching

Education

Graduate from Radiologic Technology program

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Job Title: Diagnostic Radiology Technologist- Days Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Radiology Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: GMC Radiology Team

Job Summary

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants This posting reflects an opening for an X-ray Tech I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include X-ray Tech II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Radiologic Technologist performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiologic Technologists prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• 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, as applicable, medications through new or existing 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, post processing of data if applicable.
• 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, including those procedures performed outside of the Radiology Department (i.e., Operating room, Endoscopy, ICU, etc.).
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.