What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist Student position at Geisinger?
- Assists in patient preparation, positioning, and completion of examinations under direct supervision until competency is achieved, for all surgical/mobile examinations, and repeat images to assure patient safety.
- Works under indirect supervision of a qualified technologist after achieving exam competency.
- Seeks instruction and demonstration of medical imaging techniques, practices, and processes from credentialed technologists.
- Observes a patient when required.
- Assists in patient transporting.
- Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
- Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
- Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
- Effectively uses Radiology Information System.
- Efficiently completes, reviews, and prepares paperwork and corroborates a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records.
- Must be a first-year student actively attending an accredited educational radiologic technology program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA.
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.