PA - Rad Tech - Nights 3rd Shift Geisinger Wyoming Valley - Wilkes Barre - First Connect

Job Description:

Shift:

Nights 3rd Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Agency Labor

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):

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

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Nights 3rd Shift

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Radiologic Technologist

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Allied Health Certifications(ARRT)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13