Radiology Technologist Student

Geisinger • Danville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Student assists Radiology, Vascular, and Echo technologist staff by providing non-technical and supervised technical support across Radiology departments. The role helps expedite 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 modality-specific imaging equipment and produces quality imaging studies under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until competency is achieved for surgical and mobile examinations and repeat imaging. After competency is achieved, the student works under the indirect supervision of a qualified technologist. Duties also include post-processing studies as applicable, maintaining equipment, applying ALARA and patient-safety principles, using the Radiology Information System, and completing and reviewing documentation. The position maintains patient confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records.

The position is based in a clinical environment and is temporary (fixed term). Applicants must be a second-year student, or a first-year student who has satisfied all competency requirements, actively attending an accredited Radiology technology, vascular, or echo program recognized by JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, CCAHEP, or CMA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• 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, CCAHEP, or CMA.
• Skills in computer literacy, interpersonal communication, and 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 the guidance and direct supervision of a registered technologist until competency is achieved for surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images; work under indirect supervision after achieving exam competency.
• 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 during all aspects of 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.
• Support patient transportation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED