Diagnostic Radiology Technologist OR - Weekender Rotation

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an X-ray Tech I in Danville, PA. This role involves performing diagnostic radiographic procedures and ensuring patient safety through adherence to federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include preparing and educating patients, optimizing imaging protocols, and assisting licensed practitioners in the completion of procedures. Applicants must graduate from a Radiologic Technology program and obtain ARRT certification within 6 months of hire. Healthcare benefits are available from day one.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months.
• Knowledge of ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and document clinical history.
• Optimize imaging protocols for safety and quality.
• Assist licensed practitioners with procedures.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient safety

Medication administration

Image evaluation

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

ARRT Certification

Job description

Job Summary

$20,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible applicants! This posting reflects an opening for an X‑ray Tech 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 Tech II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Radiologic Technologist performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiologic Technologists prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

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).

Experience & Credentials

• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.
• Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.