Diagnostic Radiology Technologist: Precision Imaging

Geisinger; Tunkhannock (Wyoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Wyoming County, PA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to ensure correct patient order and identification, follow imaging protocols, and apply ALARA principles to maximize safety and care.

The role includes assisting licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures, performing diagnostic radiography across OR, ICU, and other areas, contributing to education of students, and maintaining thorough documentation in accordance with policies.

Qualifications

• 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.).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.).

Job description

Geisinger in Wyoming County, PA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to ensure correct patient order and identification, follow imaging protocols, and apply ALARA principles to maximize safety and care.

The role includes assisting licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures, performing diagnostic radiography across OR, ICU, and other areas, contributing to education of students, and maintaining thorough documentation in accordance with policies.