Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float - Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiology Technologist to ensure correct patient identification, apply ALARA principles, and support safe, timely imaging across departments. The role includes assisting with fluoroscopic procedures, managing postoperative imaging, and teaching/mentoring students and staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include image evaluation, data transfer, and adherence to hospital policies while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete level 2 within 24 months.
• Ability to work in operating rooms and ICU imaging as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and proper preparation for exams.
• Use imaging protocols and ALARA principles to maximize safety.
• Prepare/administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality and verify data archiving/transfer.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including OR/Endoscopy/ICU.
• Work in clinical environment and comply with policies.

Skills

Radiology

Patient care

ALARA

Medical imaging

Education

ARRT-R registration

Tools

PACS

Image post-processing

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.