Interventional Technologist - GMC- Full Time Weekender - Days

Lensa; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an IR Technologist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring patient safety and care through the application of advanced imaging protocols and techniques. You will be responsible for preparing and administering medications, evaluating imaging quality, and assisting in diagnostic procedures. With a focus on excellence and innovation, this position offers the opportunity to work in a clinical environment while contributing to the care of patients and the education of future healthcare providers. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to advance your career in interventional radiology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$15,000 Sign on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Continuing education allowance

Qualifications

• Certification by ARRT-R is required; advanced certification must be obtained within 2 years.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient identification and preparation for exams while maintaining confidentiality.
• Educate and monitor students and health care providers during procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Imaging Protocols

ACLS Protocols

Clinical History Documentation

Sterile Technique

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Hemodynamic Recording Devices

Electrocardiogram Monitoring Equipment

Blood Analysis Equipment

Job description

$15,000 Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!

3 - 12 hour shifts 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 p.m. 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 to include IR Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Duties:

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
4. Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
5. Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
6. Assists or performs diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
7. Maintains intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
8. Panning of the procedure table during image production.
9. Participates in physiological monitoring of patients.
10. Performing manual hemostasis during and after the procedure.
11. Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
12. Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles.
13. Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
14. Maintains and removes peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
15. Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
16. Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic/electrogram data collected during procedures.

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.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

Interventional Radiology:

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) is required. New graduates must obtain primary certification prior to the start date. Advanced certification of ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, and/or ARRT-CV must be obtained within two (2) years of hire date.

Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months of hire.

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 - Default Issuing Body; Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We are 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 their protected veteran status.