Radiologic Technologist Student I — Clinical Assistant

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental insurance

Benefits for domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for a first-year medical imaging student to assist Radiology Technologist staff in patient care and preparation. This role involves hands-on support within the Radiology departments, including patient transportation and preparation under supervision.

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program and hold a High School Diploma. The position offers healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time workers from day one.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a medical imaging program recognized by JRC-ARRT or CCAHEP.
• Completion of patient transportation and preparation under supervision.
• Understanding of radiology information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation and examinations.
• Seek instruction on medical imaging techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Patient preparation and positioning

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Active enrollment in accredited radiologic technology program

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 direct technologist supervision.

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 direct technologist supervision.

Job Duties

• Assists in patient preparation, positioning, and completion of examinations.
• Actively 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

Certification(s) and License(s)

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. 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.