General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Nights

Geisinger; Muncy Valley (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a radiologic technologist to ensure proper patient identification, prepare for exams, and document clinical history while safeguarding confidentiality.

The role optimizes imaging protocols, adheres to ALARA principles, assists licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic procedures, and performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exams across departments, including OR, ICU, and endoscopy as needed.

Qualifications

• Ensures correct order, patient identification, and proper documentation of history.
• Uses imaging protocols and ALARA to maximize safety.
• Administers medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluates image quality and verifies data transfer.
• Educates and monitors students and health care staff.
• Assists licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including in OR/ICU.
• Participates in quality and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clinical environment, comply with policies.
• Complete routine and complex duties in operating room.
• Support department goals and priorities.

Skills

Patient positioning

ALARA principles

Documentation

Education and supervision

Fluoroscopy support

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.).

• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.

• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties., including all procedures in the Operating Room.

• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

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.