Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float - Nights

Geisinger; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental

Domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking Radiologic Technologists to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to ALARA principles. The role includes preparing medications and documenting radiation exposure in compliance with laws and policy.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months of hire; a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire date.
• Graduation from Radiologic Technology program (Required for role).

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures ensuring patient safety and ALARA.
• Prepare and document medications and radiation exposure per policy.
• Evaluate image quality and verify data archival/transfer.
• Educate and monitor students and other healthcare staff.
• Assist licensed practitioner in fluoroscopic procedures and in OR/ICU settings.

Skills

ALARA principles

Radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopy

Education

Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree (Related Field) 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.

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