Diagnostic Radiology Technologist- Nights

3M HEALTHCARE; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking an X-ray Technician I in Danville, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will ensure patient safety and proper imaging protocols while performing diagnostic procedures. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and should be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available, and new graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months. Join a supportive team committed to patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience required.
• Basic Life Support Certification and Radiography (R) from ARRT are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order and patient identification and preparation.
• Optimize imaging protocol and ensure patient safety.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.
• Educate students and monitor other healthcare providers.
• Assist with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiologic technology principles

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Image evaluation

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program—Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

Job description

Job Summary

Open position for an X‑ray Technician I (eligible for a $20,000 sign‑on bonus). Candidates may be considered for higher levels (X‑ray Tech II) based on skill, qualification, and experience.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Prepares and/or administers medications as applicable through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality, verifies archival storage/transfers of data, and post‑processes data if applicable.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Assists the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and non‑interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, including those performed outside the Radiology Department (operating room, endoscopy, ICU, etc.).

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 advancement to level 2 within 24 months.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program—Radiologic Technology (Required). Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study (Preferred).

Experience

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

Certification

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

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.