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Geisinger · 3 weeks ago

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Days

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geisinger is a healthcare organization seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist. The role involves independently performing or assisting in various interventional procedures, managing patient safety, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while providing quality care.

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Responsibilities

Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality

Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable)

Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable

Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers

Assists or performs diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Maintains intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Panning of the procedure table during image production

Participates in physiological monitoring of patients

Performing manual hemostasis during and after the procedure

Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment

Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles

Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Maintains and removes peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table

Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic/electrogram data collected during procedures

Qualification

ARRT certificationACLS certificationRadiologic Technology trainingAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportPatient monitoringTechnical quality evaluationSterile techniqueTeam collaboration

Required

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) is required

New graduates must obtain primary certification prior to the start date

Advanced certification of ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, and/or ARRT-CV must be obtained within two (2) years of hire date

Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 24 months of hire

Graduate from an accredited cardiovascular technology specialty training program or Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

Advanced certification of Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of date of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of date of hire (Geisinger Medical Center campus only)

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Benefits

Up to $25,000 sign on bonus for eligibel applicants!!

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