Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Northeast Regional Float – Days

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Northeast Region seeks a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist to join a regional float pool serving Danville and surrounding areas. The role includes X-ray imaging across departments with a focus on patient care and safety, and opportunities for growth as a Technologist I with potential advancement to II.

This full-time position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and a $6 per hour premium on the base pay, reflecting the regional float nature and shift variety.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• ARRT Radiography certification required; BLS certification.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct orders, verify patient identity, and document clinical history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and maximize patient safety per ALARA.
• Administer medications via vascular access if prescribed.
• Evaluate images for correct positioning and quality; verify data transfer/archival.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures, including in OR/ICU settings.
• Work in a clinical environment and comply with organization policies.

Job description

Job Title

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Northeast Regional Float – Days Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Radiology Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: GWV Radiology Operations Team Date Posted: 08/20/2025 Job ID: R-83621

Job Summary

This posting reflects an opening for an X‑ray Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include X‑ray Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Location: Northeast Region – Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas. Geisinger is proud to offer General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float positions with a $20,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates! This position also offers a $6/hr. premium on top of the base pay rate.

Job Duties

• 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.

Position Details

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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor’s Degree‑Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year‑Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

Kindness: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

Excellence: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

Learning: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

Innovation: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

Safety: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.