Radiologic Technologist Student I

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is seeking a first-year radiologic technology student to assist Radiology Technologist staff with non-technical and supervised support across imaging departments. You will help prepare patients, transport them, and assist in preparing imaging rooms for examinations.

Under direct supervision, you will gain competency in imaging procedures, patient safety, and documentation while supporting the radiology team in a clinical hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and completion of examinations under direct supervision until competency is achieved.
• Assist in patient transportation and ensure imaging room readiness and supplies are stocked.
• Support technical staff with duties to complete imaging studies and ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH) 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.

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.

Candidate Requirement

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)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills

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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

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

* Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver. 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.