General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Evenings

Geisinger Clinic; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contributions

Well-being program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic is seeking Radiologic Technologists at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton. This role covers radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures with ARRT certification requirements and a focus on ALARA, safety, and patient care.

New grads must obtain ARRT-R within 6 months; eligible applicants may receive a $30,000 sign-on bonus. Regular 40-hour weeks with evening shifts support a robust healthcare team and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required).
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months (ARRT) per policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient properly identified and prepared for exam and history documented.
• Uses imaging protocols, maximizes safety, and applies ALARA principles.
• Preparing and/or administering medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluates images for quality and verifies data transfer/archival.
• Educates and mentors students and other health care providers.
• Assists licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.
• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including in other locations.

Skills

Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Radiology

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

Job description

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

$30,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!

This posting reflects an opening for an X-ray Tech I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include X-ray Tech II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Union

Yes

Radiologic Technologists

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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Support for your well-being: Geisinger's Center for Well-being offers resources, education and support to help you thrive both at work and in life.

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

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