Diagnostic Radiology Technologist- Nights

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for an X-ray Tech I in Danville, Pennsylvania. This position requires administering diagnostic radiographic procedures and involves collaboration with licensed practitioners. New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months of hire, while those hired after March 10, 2024, must complete advancement steps to level 2 within 24 months. Competitive benefits include healthcare coverage from the first day of employment, and the role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and certification in CPR and Radiography.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience required.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order is obtained and patient is prepared for the exam.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors.
• Prepare and/or administer medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Assist with fluoroscopic and other specialized procedures.

Skills

Correct order and patient identification

Imaging protocol utilization

Patient safety maximization

Medication administration

Image evaluation

Education and monitoring

Assistance with procedures

Diagnostic procedure performance

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree – Related Field of Study

Job description

Job Summary

$20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants. This posting reflects an opening for an X-ray Tech I. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include X-ray Tech II based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Radiologic Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, acquire and analyze data needed for diagnosis, and assist or independently perform procedures under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. They prepare, administer, and document medication and radiation exposure activities in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Job Duties

• Ensure correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and clinical history is corroborated and documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol, optimize technical factors, maximize patient safety, and apply principles of ALARA.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality, verify archival storage and data transfer, and post-process data when applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including those performed outside the Radiology Department (e.g., operating room, endoscopy, ICU).

Position Details

• 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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Radiologic Technology (Required). Bachelor's Degree – Related Field of Study (Preferred).

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of related work experience (Required).

Certification and License

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

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.