Radiographer II - Part Time

Geisinger; Mount Rock (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Geisinger in Mount Rock is seeking a Radiologic Technologist responsible for administering ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. You will perform various radiographic procedures and ensure patient safety while maintaining high-quality imaging.

The ideal candidate should graduate from a specialty training program and hold an ARRT certification, and must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Geisinger offers health benefits from day one for both full-time and part-time positions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order is obtained and patient is properly identified for exam.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol maximizing patient safety.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and quality.
• Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.
• Assists with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures as prescribed.
• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostic Imaging

Medical Equipment Management

Preceptor Skills

Radiation Safety

Radiology

Working Independently

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
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. 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 non‑interpretive 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.

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 level2 within 24 months.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)

Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills

• Communication
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Equipment Management
• Preceptor Skills
• Radiation Safety
• Radiology
• Working Independently

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is 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 status as a protected veteran. 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.