Diagnostic Radiology Technologist: Sign-On + Premium

Jobtome; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. You will perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, prepare medications as prescribed, and document radiation exposure in accordance with laws and policies.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months. Applicants hired after March 10, 2024 must progress to level 2 within 24 months.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Advancement to level 2 within 24 months for eligible hires.

Responsibilities

• 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 medications through 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.
• 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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. You will perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, prepare medications as prescribed, and document radiation exposure in accordance with laws and policies.

New graduates must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months. Applicants hired after March 10, 2024 must progress to level 2 within 24 months.