Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float

Jobtome; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Presencial; USD 39 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Geisinger is seeking Radiologic Technologists to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, prepare medications and document radiation safety in a clinical setting.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months of hire; level 2 advancement steps are required within 24 months. The position involves patient identification, protocol optimization, and education of students and staff in radiologic practices.

Qualificações

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures correct order is obtained and patient is identified and prepared for exam.
• Utilizes imaging protocols and ALARA to optimize safety and care.
• Administers medications via appropriate vascular access when prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for quality and manages data transfer and archive.
• Educates and mentors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including in non-department settings.

Conhecimentos

Radiology procedures

Image optimization

Patient safety ALARA

Formação académica

ARRT-R registry (within 6 months)

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Ferramentas

X-ray equipment

Fluoroscopy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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.

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.

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.

EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

About Geisinger

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

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.