Radiology Technologist - Mid Shift

Geisinger; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including vision and dental

Domestic partner coverage from day one

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring a Radiologic Technologist at the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital with a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. This role involves administering ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, performing various radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.

Candidates are expected to have a degree in Radiologic Technology, with one year of experience preferred. The position includes comprehensive healthcare benefits and requires certifications from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and proper positioning.
• Educate and monitor students and other healthcare providers.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopic procedures

Patient safety

Technical quality evaluation

Education and monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Radiography certification - ARRT

Job description

Location: Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

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.).
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

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
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including vision, dental and domestic partner coverage from day one.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and 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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Other

Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.