General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist-1 - State College, United States - Geisinger Health System

Description

Location:
Geisinger ConvenientCare State CollegeShift:Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:37.5

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
No

Job Summary:
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, RadiologyOUR 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.
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.