Radiology Technologist Student - Interventional Radiology

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 modality-specific imaging equipment and produces quality studies under the direction and direct supervision of a registered technologist until competency is achieved. After demonstrating exam competency, the student works under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist. Duties also include post-processing studies as applicable, maintaining imaging equipment, applying radiation-exposure minimization and patient-safety principles, using the Radiology Information System, and completing and reviewing documentation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Applicants must be second-year students, or first-year students who have satisfied all competency requirements, and must be actively attending an accredited Radiology technology, Vascular, or Echo program recognized by JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, CCAHEP, or CMA. A high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification are required.

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 Radiology technology, Vascular, or Echo program recognized by JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, CCAHEP, or CMA.
• Computer literacy.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiology, Vascular, and Echo technologist staff with non-technical and supervised technical support.
• Transport and prepare patients, transport specimens, prepare imaging rooms, and provide related assistance.
• Operate imaging equipment pertaining to the specific modality of hire.
• Produce quality imaging studies under direct supervision of a registered technologist until competency is achieved, including surgical and mobile examinations and repeat images to assure patient safety.
• 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.
• 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 to a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical relationships with patients and medical records.
• Support patient transportation.
• 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

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