Radiology Technologist Student - Interventional Radiology

GMC Geisinger Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Radiology/Imaging support role for second-year students or first-year students meeting competency requirements in Radiology technology, vascular, or echo programs. You will assist technologists, transport patients, prepare imaging rooms, and support imaging workflows under supervision.

You will operate imaging equipment under guidance, handle patient screening and safety, and help maintain ALARA principles while ensuring accurate documentation and patient records.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and ability to use standard software
• Strong interpersonal communication with patients and staff
• Ability to learn under supervision and develop preceptor skills

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment pertaining to the specific modality
• Produces quality imaging studies under supervision until competency is achieved
• Works under indirect supervision after achieving exam competency
• Performs post-processing of imaging studies as applicable
• Prepares patients for exams including MRI safety screening
• Maintains imaging equipment and ensures ALARA principles
• Documents patient history and ensures information is available for licensed practitioners
• Supports patient transportation and general clinical workflow
• Ensures confidentiality of medical records and ethical handling of information
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular 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.

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.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

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.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

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