Radiology Assistant Student-Ultrasound

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Benefits for domestic partners

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an individual to assist Radiology Technologist staff by providing vital non-technical support. The role involves patient transportation, preparation for imaging procedures, and clerical duties within the Radiology department.

Qualified candidates need a High School Diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled in a medical imaging program. It’s a supportive environment for both full-time and part-time workers with comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Enrollment in an associate or bachelor's degree medical imaging program is necessary.
• Must have Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and aids in paperwork completion.
• Transports patients to imaging areas as needed.
• Answers phone calls and performs clerical functions.
• Assists in patient preparation for imaging examinations.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clerical functions

Patient safety principles

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Enrolled in medical imaging program

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

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.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transports patients to appropriate imaging areas.
• Answers telephone calls for the area and routes calls appropriately.
• Performs clerical functions as required and requested.
• Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
• Observes a patient when required.
• Assists in patient positioning and lifting and transporting when needed.
• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required.
• Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree medical imaging program with intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Computer literacy, interpersonal communication, and preceptor skills.

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

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