Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Per Diem

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partners coverage

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, operate imaging equipment, and maintain related records.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, immobilization and radiation protection, assisting physicians, and contributing to QA/QC and student education. Graduate from Specialty Training in Radiologic Technology with ARRT and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required and ARRT certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations with proper patient positioning and exposure techniques.
• Operates all equipment within the modality and reports malfunctions.
• Sets up immobilization devices and applies radiation protection measures.
• Reviews patient size and condition to determine appropriate examination parameters.
• Assists physicians during procedures.
• Maintains records and notations related to examinations.
• Participates in QA/QC procedures as required.
• Participates in the educational training of students.

Skills

Radiographic imaging

Fluoroscopic exams

Equipment operation

Patient positioning

Education

Specialty Radiologic Technology training

Tools

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, equipment operation, and for maintaining related records.

Job Duties

• 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.

Position Details

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills

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, 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.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

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

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.