Imaging technologist student II

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

23h

About The Position

The Imaging Technologist Student II assists Radiology, Vascular, and Echo technologist staff by providing non-technical and supervised technical support across Radiology departments. The role expedites care through direct patient contact, including transporting and preparing patients, transporting specimens, preparing imaging rooms, and providing related assistance. The student cares for patients of all ages under technologist supervision.

The student operates imaging equipment for the applicable modality and produces quality imaging studies under the guidance and oversight of a registered technologist. Direct supervision is required until competency is achieved, and applies to all surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images. After achieving exam competency, work is performed under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist. Duties also include post-processing imaging studies where applicable, maintaining equipment, preparing patients for exams, applying MRI safety screening where applicable, and using ALARA and patient-safety principles.

The role uses the Radiology Information System; completes and reviews paperwork; confirms patient clinical history against the procedure; and ensures information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner. The student maintains patient confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records and supports patient transportation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Applicants must be a second-year student, or a first-year student who has satisfied all competency requirements, and actively attending an accredited Radiology Technology, Vascular, or Echo program recognized by the applicable accrediting bodies. A high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Requirements

• Must be a second-year student, or a first-year student who has satisfied all competency requirements.
• Must be actively attending an accredited educational Radiology Technology, Vascular, or Echo program recognized by JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or an accredited program recognized by CCAHEP or CMA.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Skills in computer literacy, interpersonal communication, and preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiology, Vascular, and Echo technologist staff with non-technical and supervised technical support.
• Expedite care through patient transportation and preparation, specimen transportation, imaging-room preparation, and related assistance.
• Care for patients of all ages under technologist supervision.
• Operate imaging equipment for the specific modality of hire.
• Produce quality imaging studies under registered-technologist guidance and oversight, with direct supervision until competency is achieved and for surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images.
• Work under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency.
• Perform post-processing of imaging studies as applicable.
• Prepare patients for exams, including MRI safety screening where applicable.
• Maintain imaging equipment.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others, and apply patient-safety principles during patient care.
• Use the Radiology Information System effectively.
• Complete, review, and prepare paperwork; corroborate patient clinical history with the procedure; and ensure information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records.
• Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• A collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED