Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float- Evenings

Confidential; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and ALARA principles while maintaining documentation and compliance with applicable laws.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months of hire. The role involves collaboration with licensed practitioners, educating students, and assisting in operating rooms, ICUs, endoscopy, and other settings as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology (Required)
• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire (required)
• Bachelor’s degree related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and exam preparation
• Apply imaging protocols and ALARA to maximize patient safety
• Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed
• Evaluate image quality and verify data transfer/archiving
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers
• Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures
• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed (including OR, ICU)

Skills

Imaging protocols

ALARA principles

Patient safety

ARRT registry

Documentation

Education

Specialty Training in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

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)

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

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