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Geisinger · 4 weeks ago

Radiologic Technologist Student

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Geisinger is a healthcare organization dedicated to caring for patients and communities. They are seeking a Radiologic Technologist Student who will assist registered technologists in performing imaging exams and ensuring patient safety while gaining practical experience in a clinical environment.

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Responsibilities

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

Supports transporting of patients

Qualification

Imaging equipment operationRadiology Information SystemPatient safety principlesPost-processing imaging studiesBasic Life Support CertificationPatient careConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a second-year student, or first-year student who satisfied all competency requirements, actively attending an accredited educational radiologic technology program recognized by the JRC-ARRT, JRC-DMS, or accredited program recognized by the CCAHEP or CMA

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915