Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float- Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evenings shift premium

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation. The role includes supervising students, adhering to ALARA principles, and assisting practitioners in various settings.

New grads may apply; ARRT-R registry should be obtained within 6 months of hire, with a pay premium reflecting evenings shifts. Work-from-home Pennsylvania context may apply for scheduling considerations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology (Required).
• ARRT-R registration preferred or must be achieved within 6 months post-hire.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order and patient identification, document history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Apply imaging protocols, optimize factors, maximize patient safety per ALARA.
• Prepare/ administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure data archiving/transfer where applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other care providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed.

Skills

Patient safety

Clinical documentation

Education & training

Education

Specialty Training Program - Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree - Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

Location: Work from home (Pennsylvania) Shift: Evenings (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.).
• 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 BodyDefault Issuing Body, Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

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 Affliative 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.