Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Days

Geisinger•State College, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiologic Technologists administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquire and analyze data for diagnosis at the request of, and for interpretation by, a licensed practitioner. They independently perform or assist licensed practitioners with procedures and prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy. This role is based at Geisinger Healthplex State College and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The technologist performs routine and complex duties, including procedures in the Operating Room, and may work in locations outside the Radiology Department. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
At least 2 years of related work experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
Radiography (R) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Ensure the correct order is obtained, identify and prepare patients, and corroborate and document clinical history while respecting confidentiality.
Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety and care, applying ALARA principles.
Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Evaluate images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality, and verify archival storage or data transfer and perform post-processing 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 and perform all assigned routine and complex duties, including Operating Room procedures.
Participate in modality quality or process improvement activities.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, 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.
Generous paid time off plan with rapid 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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.