Radiology Assistant Student - GCMC - Per Diem - Rotation

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to assist Radiology Technologist staff with non-technical support in various departments. Responsibilities include patient interaction, clerical tasks, and support during imaging procedures. Candidates must be enrolled in a medical imaging program and possess a high school diploma. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and safety in patient care.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and aids in paperwork and transportation.
• Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
• Ensures necessary supplies are available and stocked.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

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 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.

Job Duties:

1. Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork, and transports patients to appropriate imaging areas.
2. Answers telephone calls for the area and routes calls appropriately.
3. Performs clerical functions as required and requested.
4. Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
5. Observes a patient when required.
6. Assists in patient positioning, lifting, and transporting when needed.
7. Ensures all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
8. Assists technical staff with duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
9. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
10. Uses Radiology Information System effectively.
11. Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.
12. Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program with the intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible.

Work Environment:

Typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organizational policies and procedures. The statements in this profile are not all-inclusive but represent typical elements necessary for successful performance. Additional competencies and skills outlined in departmental orientation are considered essential.

Position Details:

Candidate must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program with the intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience:

None specified

Certifications and Licenses:

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, members, students, Geisinger family, and communities.

• Kindness: We treat everyone as we hope to be treated ourselves.
• Excellence: We strive for excellence humbly.
• Learning: We share knowledge to better prepare caregivers.
• Innovation: We seek new and better ways to care.
• Safety: We provide a safe environment for all.

We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. We promote collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

We value diversity, believing it makes our team stronger. Our community is diverse, and we are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.