What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Radiology Technologist -Days position at geisinger?
Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!! Responsible for performing a variety of standardized radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, equipment operation, and for maintaining related records. Job Duties: Performs standardized radiological radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations utilizing proper patient position, identification and exposure techniques. Knowledgeable in operation of all equipment within modality. Sets up and adjusts immobilization and radiation protective equipment and devices. Reviews and analyzes patient body size, thickness, age, physical condition, and suspected pathology in performing examinations. Assists physician with various procedures. Reports equipment malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs. Maintains related records and notations. Assists in Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures as required. Participates in the educational training of students. 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: Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Skills: Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Radiology 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.