Radiology Technologist Student

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • 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 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 relevant to the modality of hire and produces quality imaging studies under the direct guidance and oversight of a registered technologist until competency is achieved. After competency is achieved, the student works under the indirect supervision of a qualified technologist, while surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images remain under direct supervision. Duties also include applicable image post-processing, preparing patients for exams (including MRI safety screening where applicable), maintaining imaging equipment, applying ALARA and patient-safety principles, using the Radiology Information System, completing and reviewing paperwork, corroborating clinical history with the procedure, and maintaining confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records.

The position is temporary and fixed term, located at Geisinger Medical Center, with a day shift and zero scheduled weekly hours. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Candidates must be second-year students, or first-year students who have satisfied all competency requirements, actively attending a qualifying accredited Radiology Technology, Vascular, or Echo program. A high school diploma or GED 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, 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).
• 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 and expedite services through patient transportation and preparation, specimen transportation, and imaging-room preparation.
• Care for patients of all ages under technologist supervision.
• Operate imaging equipment pertaining to the specific modality of hire.
• Produce quality imaging studies under direct supervision until competency is achieved; continue direct supervision 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 and 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 patient clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain confidentiality and an ethical relationship with patients and medical records.
• Support transportation of patients.
• Comply with organization policies and procedures and satisfy job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• 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

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