Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Per Diem

Geisinger; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Diverse work environment

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Northumberland County, Shamokin is seeking a Radiologic Technologist responsible for administering ionizing radiation for diagnostic procedures. The role includes performing radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety, managing medication administration, and educating others in the clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant training program, preferred bachelor's degree, and at least one year of related experience. Competitive benefits are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Radiography (R) - ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties for ionizing radiation.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol to maximize patient safety.
• Educate and monitor students and other healthcare providers.
• Evaluate image quality and verify archival storage and post-processing when needed.
• 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 OR/ICU as needed.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiologic procedures

Technical quality evaluation

Medication administration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

ARRT Radiography Certification

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).
• 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)

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

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.