Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist for a remote, nights shift, 40-hour work week. You will perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, follow ALARA principles, ensure correct patient identification, and maintain patient safety while collaborating with licensed practitioners.

New graduates must obtain ARRT‑R within 6 months of hire, and staff hired after March 10, 2024 must progress to level 2 within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT radiography certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• New hires after March 10, 2024 must complete steps for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order, patient is identified and prepared for exam, with proper history.
• Uses imaging protocols, maximizing safety and ALARA.
• Preparing and/or administering medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and quality; verifies data transfer.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures including in OR/ICU.

Skills

ARRT-R Certification

BLS Certification

Patient Safety

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

Location & Work Details

Location: Work from home (Pennsylvania) Shift: Nights (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

$30,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This position also offers a $6/hr. premium on top of the base pay rate.

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.).

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 BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Radiography (R) - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* 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.