General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Nights

Geisinger • Muncy, PA

3d • 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 procedures or assist licensed practitioners, and prepare, administer, and document medications and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy.

This role primarily supports hospital inpatient and emergency department services. The technologist performs routine and complex procedures, including procedures in the Operating Room, and may work outside the Radiology Department in areas such as the Operating Room, Endoscopy, and ICU. The position also involves student and provider education, assisting with specialized procedures, and participating in quality or process improvement activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• Obtain certification as a Radiology Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 24 months.
• Skills in communication, organizing, precepting, and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct order is obtained, the patient is properly identified and prepared, and the clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety and care and applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, as applicable.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality, and verify archival storage and/or data transfer and 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 as 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.
• Perform all assigned routine and complex duties proficiently, including all Operating Room procedures.
• Participate in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage.
• Healthcare benefits include domestic partners.
• $30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

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