General Radiology Technologist Per Diem - Days

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions

Vision and dental coverage

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The role involves performing radiographic procedures, ensuring patient care, and adhering to safety protocols while documenting activities associated with medications and radiation exposure.

Applicants need to graduate from an accredited program and ideally have at least a year of related experience. This position offers healthcare benefits, certifications required include Radiography from ARRT.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Ensure correct patient identification and prepare the patient for the exam.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiographic procedures

Technical evaluation

Education and monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Location: Geisinger Multi‑Specialty Clinic, Olive Street
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: No

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. They independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and 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).
• Prepares and/or administers medications through new or existing vascular access sites 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.
• Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.
• Assists the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic and non‑interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, including those performed outside of the Radiology Department (e.g., operating room, endoscopy, ICU, etc.).
• Works in a clinical environment and is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

New graduates must obtain an ARRT‑R registry within 6 months of the date of hire. Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete the steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study (Preferred).

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (Preferred).

Certification & License

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

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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