Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No
Job Summary
Up to $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants. This posting reflects an opening for an IR Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role, including IR Technologist II, based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide invasive procedure assistance and digital imaging during procedures such as embolization, tumor embolization, chemotherapy embolization, tumor treatment with radioactive elements, intracranial stenting, intravascular stenting, limb preservation, and endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms.
- Assist the interventionalist during procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
- Operate and monitor equipment, hand instruments in proper order to the physician, and assist with suctioning, positioning patients, and providing emotional support as necessary.
- Prepare and position patients, administer contrast media as directed by physicians, and provide immobilization devices and radiation protection to patients and personnel in accordance with safety standards.
- Explain procedures and answer appropriate patient questions.
- Report to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the patient’s condition.
- Document pertinent medical information where indicated.
- Maintain current knowledge of all interventional supplies.
- Identify and define all neuro, thoracic, abdominal, and peripheral vasculature.
- Operate digital imaging equipment and enter all pertinent data to IDX, Imaging Suite, and Picture Archiving Communication System Imaging Management Systems.
- Obtain and reconstruct 3‑dimensional images and perform digital subtraction angiography.
- Perform quality control tests of equipment and notify leadership and maintenance personnel of irregularities.
- Monitor dose reporting of high levels of radiation due to length and complexity of procedures.
- Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and in working order.
- Maintain patient scheduling board for procedures and follow‑up documentation.
- Share responsibility for ordering interventional supplies and maintaining appropriate on‑hand levels.
- Manage all quality improvement documentation.
- Handle imaging exams and procedure tray setup involving non‑controlled medications.
- Perform work typical in a clinical environment, satisfying all organization policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Radiologic Technology (Required).
- Experience & Certifications: Basic Life Support Certification; Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Skills: Communication, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Equipment Management (Mem), Preceptor Skills, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Radiology 3D, Radiology Interventional, Working Independently.
Benefits
- Full benefits (health, 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).
- Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan allowing rapid accrual of time.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive.
- Family‑friendly support including adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital self‑help tools.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.