Radiologic Technologist Student

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a first-year radiologic technology student to assist Radiology Technologist staff by providing non-technical and supervised technical support. You will help expedite patient care through direct contact, patient preparation, transportation, specimen transport, and preparing imaging rooms for procedures.

The role requires working under direct supervision until competency is achieved and then indirect supervision.

Qualifications

• First-year radiologic technology student required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support Certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and completion of examinations under direct supervision until competency is achieved
• Work under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency
• Seek instruction and demonstration of medical imaging techniques from credentialed technologists
• Observe patients as required
• Assist in patient transporting
• Aid in stocking and availability of supplies
• Support technical staff in duties for imaging studies
• Apply patient safety principles in all aspects of care
• Utilize Radiology Information System effectively
• Complete and review paperwork, corroborate patient history with procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical handling of medical records

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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.
• Must be a first-year 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.

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.

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

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

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 offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

• vision
• dental
• domestic partners

We are proud to be an 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.