Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Nights

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations with proper patient positioning and exposure techniques. You will operate equipment and assist physicians during procedures.

The role emphasizes immobilization and radiation protection, patient assessment to determine exam protocol, QA/QC participation, record keeping, and mentoring students in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations using proper positioning and exposure techniques.
• Knowledge of operating all modality equipment.
• Ability to set up immobilization and radiation protection devices.
• Assess patient size, age and condition to determine the appropriate exam protocol.
• Assist physician with various procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Radiographic exams

Fluoroscopy

Equipment operation

Radiation protection

Patient assessment

Procedural assistance

Tools

QA/QC

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.