Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Days
About The Position
Radiologic Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. The role 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. Technologists independently perform or assist licensed practitioners with these procedures and prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy. This position is based at Geisinger Healthplex State College and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shifts. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The technologist must be fully proficient in assigned routine and complex duties, including all procedures in the Operating Room.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
- Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Radiography (R) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Fully proficient in assigned routine and complex job duties, including all procedures in the Operating Room.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the correct order is obtained, the patient is properly identified and prepared, and clinical history is corroborated and documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors to maximize patient safety and care while applying ALARA principles.
- Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluate images for positioning and technical quality and verify archival storage or data transfer; post-process data when applicable.
- Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
- Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
- Perform diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures prescribed by a licensed practitioner, including procedures outside the Radiology Department, such as in the Operating Room, Endoscopy, and ICU.
- Demonstrate commitment to department and organizational priorities.
- Participate in modality quality or process improvement activities.
- Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off plan with accrual.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
- Adoption and fertility assistance.
- Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
- Healthcare benefits are offered to full-time and part-time employees from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
