Radiology Technologist Student - GWV - Full Time - Rotation

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated student technologist to assist in imaging exams across various modalities. This role involves operating imaging equipment, preparing patients, and ensuring quality imaging studies under supervision. The ideal candidate is a second-year student in an accredited radiologic technology program, passionate about patient care and safety. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation, and contribute to a caring environment that prioritizes the well-being of patients and communities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a clinical setting while working towards your professional certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a second-year student in an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Knowledge of imaging equipment operation and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment and produces quality imaging studies.
• Prepares patients for exams and maintains imaging equipment.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and complies with safety protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

Imaging Equipment Operation

Post-Processing Imaging Studies

MRI Safety Screening

Radiology Information System

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

Job Summary: Assists the Radiologic Technologist, MRI, CT, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, or Interventional Technologist with specific imaging exams using imaging equipment. Assesses, examines, and cares for patients of all ages under direct 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.
• 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.
• Complies with work schedule.
• Supports transporting of patients.
• Must be a second-year student actively attending an accredited educational radiologic technology program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA.

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: To transition from a student technologist to a staff technologist job profile, all criteria of the staff technologist job profile must be met, including Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB).

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)

Experience: [Details not provided]

Certification(s) and License(s): [Details not provided]

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 are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and 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. We encourage women and minorities to apply.