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Radiographer II - Part Time

Part-time

Geisinger

Lewistown, PAPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lewistown, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)ARRT-R Registry Within 6 Months Of Hire

Job overview

Geisinger is hiring a Radiographer II - Part Time. The Radiologic Technologist administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes, performing a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. This role involves acquiring and analyzing data for diagnosis, preparing and administering medications, and documenting activities related to radiation exposure. The technologist also evaluates images for quality and assists licensed practitioners with specialized procedures.

Key focus areas include Ensure correct order is obtained and patient is properly identified and prepared for exam., Corroborate and appropriately document clinical history while respecting confidentiality., and Utilize appropriate imaging protocol and optimize technical factors..

Successful candidates bring Graduate From Specialty Training Program, ARRT-R Registry Within 6 Months, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Administration Of Ionizing Radiation, Performing Radiographic And Fluoroscopic Procedures, Acquiring And Analyzing Data, Preparing, Administering, And Documenting Medications, Ensuring Correct Order, and Patient Identification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administration of Ionizing RadiationPerforming Radiographic and Fluoroscopic ProceduresAcquiring and Analyzing DataPreparing, Administering, and Documenting MedicationsEnsuring Correct OrderPatient IdentificationPatient PreparationClinical History CorroborationDocumenting Confidential InformationUtilizing Appropriate Imaging ProtocolOptimizing Technical FactorsMaximizing Patient SafetyOptimizing Patient CareApplying Principles of ALARAEvaluating Images for Proper PositioningEvaluating Images for Acceptable Technical QualityVerifying Archival Storage and/or Transfer of DataPost Processing of DataEducating and Monitoring StudentsEducating and Monitoring Other Health Care ProvidersAssisting With Fluoroscopic ProceduresAssisting With Specialized Radiologic ProceduresPerforming Diagnostic Radiographic ProceduresPerforming Noninterpretive Fluoroscopic Procedures

Qualifications

Graduate From Specialty Training ProgramCertified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)ARRT-R Registry Within 6 Months of HireAdvance to Level 2 Within 24 Months1 Year Related Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

  • 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.).

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

  • 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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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