Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float- Evenings

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

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a radiologic technologist to ensure proper patient identification, prepare patients for exams, and document clinical history while maintaining confidentiality. The role uses imaging protocols and optimizes factors to maximize safety under ALARA principles, and supports fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed.

Responsibilities include assisting licensed practitioners with radiologic and fluoroscopic procedures, and performing diagnostic radiographic work in various settings,

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire
• Steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months for new hires
• Focus on patient safety and ALARA principles

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identification, prepares for exam, and documents clinical history while maintaining confidentiality.
• Uses imaging protocols and optimizes technical factors to maximize safety and care.
• Assists licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including in operating rooms or ICU settings.

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.