Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Geisinger; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate data collection for diagnosis. The role supports licensed practitioners and may involve fluoroscopy, operating in diverse clinical settings.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months; advancement steps to level 2 are required within 24 months for hires after March 10, 2024. A related bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Advancement to level 2 within 24 months for hires after 2024.

Responsibilities

• Obtains proper patient identification and prep for exams, documenting clinical history.
• Applies imaging protocols and ALARA principles to maximize safety and image quality.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for positioning and quality, and manages data transfer.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures, including in OR, ICU, etc.

Education

Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Job Summary

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). 60
• 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. 60
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers. 60
• 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.).

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)

About Geisinger

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.