Radiology Technologist Student

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is seeking a Radiology Support Technician student to assist Radiology staff under supervision. The role involves patient transport, room preparation, and assisting with imaging procedures across multiple modalities while ensuring ALARA principles and patient safety.

You will work under trained technologists until competency is achieved, maintain equipment, and use the Radiology Information System to document procedures and patient history.

Qualifications

• Must be a second-year student, or first-year student meeting competency requirements in an accredited Radiology technology, vascular, or echo program recognized by JRC-ARRT/JRC-DMS or CMA/CCAHEP.
• Active enrollment in an accredited program with required competencies.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Proficient computer skills and strong communication abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment pertaining to the modality of hire under supervision.
• Produces quality imaging studies under guidance until competency is achieved.
• Works under indirect supervision after exam competency is reached.
• Performs post-processing of imaging studies as applicable.
• Prepares patients for exams and ensures MRI safety screening where applicable.
• Maintains imaging equipment and adheres to ALARA principles.
• Ensures patient safety and privacy in all aspects of care.
• Utilizes Radiology Information System and documents clinical history accurately.
• Assists with patient transportation and preparing paperwork as needed.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Update to Assists Radiology/Vascular/Echo 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 technologist supervision.

Job Duties:

• Operates imaging equipment pertaining to specific modality of hire.

• Produces quality imaging studies under the guidance, direction, and oversight of a registered technologist under direct supervision until competency is achieved, for all surgical/mobile examinations, and repeat images to assure patient safety.

• Works under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency.

• Performs post-processing of imaging studies as applicable.

• Prepares patients for exams including MRI Safety Screening (where applicable).

• Maintains imaging equipment.

• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

• 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.

• Supports transporting of patients.

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:

Must be a second-year student, or first-year student who satisfied all competency requirements, actively attending an accredited educational Radiology technology, vascular, or echo 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)

Certification(s) and License(s):

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, 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.