General Radiology Technologist Per Diem - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for its Scranton location. The role includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient safety, evaluating images, and assisting licensed practitioners. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, and new graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within six months. Geisinger offers comprehensive healthcare benefits for all employees from day one and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Ensure correct patient identification and exam preparation.
• Evaluate images for proper quality and archival storage.
• Assist with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of imaging protocols

Patient care

Technical evaluation of images

Education and monitoring of students

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree‑Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year‑Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification – (Issuing Body)
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, including vision, dental, and domestic partners, from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.