Radiologic Technologist Student

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley seeks an assistant to Radiology Technologist staff to provide non-technical support across Radiology departments. You will help with patient transport, preparation, imaging room turnover, and ensure patient safety during procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in patient positioning, equipment readiness, and coordination with licensed staff, while maintaining patient confidentiality and accurate documentation in the Radiology Information System.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program with active attendance.
• Completion of High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and examination under supervision.
• Transport patients and specimens and maintain imaging room readiness.
• Support staff with supplies and ensure documentation is accurate and confidential.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

Location and Work Schedule

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Assists Radiology Technologist staff in providing non-technical and/or supervised technical support to the various departments of Radiology. Expedites care through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. Cares for patients of all ages under technologist supervision.

Job Duties

Assists in patient preparation, positioning, and completion of examinations under direct supervision until competency is achieved, for all surgical/mobile examinations, and repeat images to assure patient safety. Works under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency. Seeks instruction and demonstration of medical imaging techniques, practices, and processes from credentialed technologists. Observes a patient when required. Assists in patient transporting. Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked. Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care. Effectively uses Radiology Information System. Efficiently completes, reviews, and prepares paperwork and corroborates a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.

Position Details

Candidate must be a first-year medical imaging student actively attending an accredited educational radiologic technology program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience and Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

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

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

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

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

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

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.