Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Weekender - GMC - Full Time - Days

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to ensure high standards of patient care and diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, utilizing imaging protocols, and performing necessary radiologic procedures. This role offers growth opportunities for new graduates and requires ARRT-R certification within 6 months from hire.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps for level advancement within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient identification and preparation for exams.
• Utilize imaging protocol and optimize patient safety.
• Perform diagnostic and non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Technical imaging

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

ARRT-R registry

Radiologic technology degree

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.