General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist- Evenings

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • 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 radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, and prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy. This position primarily supports hospital inpatient and emergency department services.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role is accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organization policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are essential to performing the position.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Radiography (R) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete the steps required for advancement to level 2 within 24 months.
• Skills in communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and radiology.

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, 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 and/or data transfer and 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, or ICU.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.
• An atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed