General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Nights

Geisinger • Muncy, 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 procedures or assist licensed practitioners, 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 and requires proficiency in assigned routine and complex duties, including operating-room procedures. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The technologist ensures orders, patient identification, preparation, and clinical histories are correct and documented while maintaining confidentiality. They select appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors and patient safety according to ALARA principles, evaluate image quality and positioning, and verify data processing, storage, or transfer. They may administer prescribed medications through vascular access, assist with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures, perform diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures inside and outside the Radiology Department, and educate or monitor students and other healthcare providers. The role also includes participation in quality or process improvement activities and compliance with organization policies and job-specific obligations.

The role is based at Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on nights. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• Obtain Certified Radiology Technologist certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 24 months.
• Skills in communication, organizing, preceptor activities, 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 while maximizing patient safety and 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 technical quality, and verify data archival, transfer, and post-processing where applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other healthcare providers.
• Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed, including procedures outside the Radiology Department, such as in the operating room, Endoscopy, and ICU.
• Demonstrate commitment to department and organizational priorities and perform assigned routine and complex duties, including operating-room procedures.
• Participate in modality quality or process improvement activities.
• Comply with organization policies and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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