Radiology Technologist - Mid Shift

Geisinger; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Direct Jobs is looking for a Radiologic Technologist in Shamokin, PA. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have graduated from a recognized Radiologic Technology program and, ideally, have at least one year of related experience. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants. An ARRT-R registry must be obtained within six months of hiring. Join a company that values equal opportunity and affirmative action in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT-R registry must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 1-year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and exam preparation.
• Utilize imaging protocols while maximizing patient safety.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Assist with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient safety

Technical optimization

Basic Life Support

Education and monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Job description

Job Summary

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants. Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Radiologic Technologist performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiologic Technologists prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performing diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, including those procedures performed outside of the Radiology Department (i.e., Operating room, Endoscopy, ICU, etc.).

Position Details

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.