General Diagnostic Technologist

Overview

General Diagnostic Technologist - Days s posting reflects an opening for a X-ray Technologist I;
Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels (X-ray Technologist II) based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquire and analyze 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.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. This role may involve work in various settings including operating room, endoscopy, ICU, and other areas as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• 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.).

• 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.

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body;
Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We provide a safe environment and offer comprehensive benefits from day one. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

This description reflects typical elements considered necessary to perform the job and may include additional competencies and skills as required by department-specific orientation.