Imaging technologist student II

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

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 patient care through direct patient contact, including transporting and preparing patients, transporting specimens, preparing imaging rooms, and providing related assistance. The employee cares for patients of all ages under technologist supervision. The student operates imaging equipment for the applicable modality and produces imaging studies under the guidance and oversight of registered technologists. Direct supervision continues until competency is achieved for surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images; after competency is achieved, work is performed under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist. The role also includes post-processing studies where applicable, preparing patients for exams (including MRI safety screening where applicable), maintaining imaging equipment, and applying ALARA and patient-safety principles. The position uses the Radiology Information System, prepares and reviews paperwork, corroborates clinical histories with procedures, and ensures information is documented and available to licensed practitioners. The employee maintains confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records, and supports patient transportation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, with accountability for position-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Applicants must be second-year students, or first-year students who have satisfied all competency requirements, and actively attending an accredited Radiology technology, Vascular, or Echo program recognized by the specified accrediting bodies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be a second-year student, or a first-year student who has satisfied all competency requirements, actively attending an accredited educational Radiology technology, Vascular, or Echo program recognized by JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or a program accredited by CCAHEP or CMA.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Computer literacy.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

Assist Radiology, Vascular, and Echo technologist staff with non-technical and supervised technical support.
Support patient 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 pertaining to the specific modality of hire.
Produce quality imaging studies under registered technologist guidance and direct supervision until competency is achieved for surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images; work under indirect supervision after exam competency is achieved.
Perform post-processing of imaging studies, as applicable.
Prepare patients for examinations, including MRI safety screening where applicable.
Maintain imaging equipment.
Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Apply patient-safety principles throughout patient care.
Use the Radiology Information System effectively.
Complete, review, and prepare paperwork; corroborate the patient's 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.