Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Nights

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

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA seeks a radiologic technologist to ensure patient identification and exam readiness while upholding confidentiality and safety. You will apply ALARA principles, optimize imaging, and assist with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures across settings including operating rooms and ICU.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months, and staff hired after 2024 must complete Level 2 steps within 24 months.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as directed.
• Commitment to patient safety and ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient order, identification and preparation for exam with confidentiality.
• Utilizes imaging protocols and optimizes factors for patient safety and care.
• Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.
• Performs radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Verifies data storage/transfer and post-processing as applicable.

Skills

Patient safety

ALARA principles

Clinical workflow

Education & training

Vascular access familiarity

Education

ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire

Licensed radiologic technologist with ARRT certification

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

• 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. 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.

• 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.