Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Rotation

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy. You will collaborate with licensed practitioners, prepare and image patients, and participate in procedures outside the Radiology Department as needed.

Requirements include graduation from a Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification within 24 months, plus strong communication and teaching abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty Radiologic Technology training program.
• ARRT certification required/within 24 months of employment.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Experience with radiologic and fluoroscopic procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identification, preparation, and documentation with confidentiality.
• Uses imaging protocols, adheres to ALARA principles, and optimizes patient care.
• Administers medications as prescribed and supports licensed practitioners.
• Evaluates image quality and ensures data transfer/archival accuracy.
• Educates and mentors students and staff; assists in OR, ICU, and other settings.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as needed across departments.

Skills

Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Radiology

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program - Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification within 24 months

Job description

Location

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

$30,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! 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.).
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties., including all procedures in the Operating Room.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
• 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

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills

• Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Radiology

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 Aff… 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.