General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Evenings

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Three medical plans available

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Wellness program

Adoption and fertility assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures in various settings, with an evening shift and a 40-hour workweek. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants, and ARRT certification is expected within 24 months.

The role requires ARRT or equivalent credentials, good communication skills, and participation in a unionized environment with comprehensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months - ARRT

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct exam order, patient identification and preparation.
• Apply imaging protocols with ALARA principles to maximize safety.
• Prepare/ administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and verify data storage/transfer.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including outside the Radiology Department.

Skills

Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Radiology

Education

Specialty Training in Radiologic Technology

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!!

Union:

Yes

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:

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.