Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float - Days

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a Radiologic Technologist to ensure proper patient identification and exam preparation while maintaining confidentiality. You will apply imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and adhere to ALARA principles to maximize patient safety.

The role includes preparing medications via vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and evaluating image quality for archival storage and transfer.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Advance to level 2 within 24 months (requirements outlined).
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order, patient identification and exam preparation with confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols, optimize factors, and uphold ALARA for patient safety.
• Prepare/ Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality and verify archival storage/transfer of data.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including in OR/ICU/Endoscopy.

Job description

• 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.

• 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.