Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Per Diem

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

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA seeks a radiologic technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with a focus on patient safety and protocol adherence. You will verify patient identity, prepare for exams, and ensure proper documentation of clinical history while maintaining confidentiality.

In this role you will assist with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures, monitor and educate students and health care professionals, and ensure high-quality images with correct data management and

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification or eligibility within 6 months of hire.
• Desire to advance to level 2 within 24 months for hires after Mar 10, 2024.
• Ability to operate radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identification and prepares for exam.
• Uses imaging protocol, optimizes factors, and applies ALARA.
• Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Evaluates images for quality and verifies data transfer/archiving.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed.

Skills

Patient care

Radiologic procedures

Fluoroscopy support

ALARA principles

Education

ARRT-R registry

Tools

PACS

Imaging systems

Job description

• 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.

• 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.