General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - GMC - Full Time - Evenings

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their clinical team. In this role, you will ensure patient safety and care by adhering to imaging protocols and optimizing technical factors. You will be responsible for preparing and administering medications as prescribed, evaluating images for quality, and assisting licensed practitioners with specialized procedures. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will also have the opportunity to educate and mentor students and fellow healthcare providers. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and preparation for exams.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Imaging Protocols

Technical Quality Evaluation

Medication Administration

Education and Training

Education

ARRT-R Registry

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.