Radiology Technologist Student - GWV - Full Time - Rotation
Job Summary
Assists the Radiologic Technologist, MRI, CT, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, or Interventional Technologist with specific imaging exams using imaging equipment. Assesses, examines, and cares for patients of all ages under direct technologist supervision.
Job Duties
- Operates imaging equipment pertaining to specific modality of hire.
- Produces quality imaging studies under the guidance, direction, and oversight of a registered technologist.
- Performs post-processing of imaging studies as applicable.
- Prepares patients for exams including MRI Safety Screening (where applicable).
- Maintains imaging equipment.
- Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- 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.
- Complies with work schedule.
- Supports transporting of patients
- Must be a second-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.
Position Details
To transition from a student technologist to a staff technologist job profile, all criteria of the staff technologist job profile must be met, including Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB).
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Skills
Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor SkillsAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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