What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float position at Geisinger?
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Full time
Department: Northeast Region Radiology Division
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float positions with a significant signing bonus for eligible candidates. This position offers a premium pay rate in addition to the base pay rate.This position is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and will float to other areas in that region as needed. Assignments will be made with consideration of driving distance from home location.
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.
- Primary schedule consists of floating between hospitals within a regional location to fill scheduling gaps due to time off and staffing shortages, which includes nights and weekends.
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
Primary schedule consists of assignments that require floating between hospital and outpatient locations within a region to fill scheduling gaps due to time off, FMLA, staffing shortages, or other coverage needs deemed relevant by radiology leadership. Coverage requirements may include days, evening, nights, weekends, holidays or any combination.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Our Purpose & Values
At Geisinger, our purpose is to care for every person as if they were family. We strive to treat everyone with kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in mind. We value diversity and inclusion and provide equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
