Radiology Technologist - Mid Shift

Geisinger•Coal Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Radiologic Technologist performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiologic Technologists prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy. New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of the date of hire. Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of the date of hire)
Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
Assisting the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
Performing diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, including those procedures performed outside of the Radiology Department (i.e., Operating room, Endoscopy, ICU, etc.).