Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Evening

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in a clinical radiology setting is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, ensuring proper patient positioning and exposure techniques. The role includes assisting physicians, maintaining equipment, and participating in QA/QC procedures, with involvement in student training.

The position emphasizes safe immobilization, protective devices, and accurate documentation in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Performs standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
• Assists physician with various procedures.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations utilizing proper patient position, identification and exposure techniques.
• Knowledgeable in operation of all equipment within modality.
• Sets up and adjusts immobilization and radiation protective equipment and devices.
• Reviews and analyzes patient body size, thickness, age, physical condition, and suspected pathology in performing examinations.
• Assists physician with various procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Maintains related records and notations.
• Assists in Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures as required.
• Participates in the educational training of students.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopy

Equipment operation

Job description

• Performs standardized radiological radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations utilizing proper patient position, identification and exposure techniques.
• Knowledgeable in operation of all equipment within modality.
• Sets up and adjusts immobilization and radiation protective equipment and devices.
• Reviews and analyzes patient body size, thickness, age, physical condition, and suspected pathology in performing examinations.
• Assists physician with various procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Maintains related records and notations.
• Assists in Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures as required.
• Participates in the educational training of students.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.