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Geisinger · 4 weeks ago

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Days

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Geisinger is a healthcare organization dedicated to caring for patients and communities. They are seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist responsible for performing Interventional, Neuro, and Endovascular procedures, ensuring patient care, quality imaging, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Provides invasive procedure assistance and digital imaging while performing duties such as embolization, tumor embolization, chemotherapy embolization, tumor treatment with radioactive elements, Intracranial stenting, intravascular stenting, limb preservation

Endovascular repair of Aortic aneurysms

Assists the Interventionalist while performing procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatments

Operates and monitors equipment, as required; hands instruments in proper order to physician; assists with suctioning and positioning patients, as required; provides emotional support to patients, as necessary

Prepares and positions patients, administers contrast media as directed by physicians, provides immobilization devices and radiation protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards

Explains procedures and answers appropriate patient questions

Reports to the Registered Nurse reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the patient's condition

Documents pertinent medical information where indicated

Maintains current knowledge on all interventional supplies

Identifies and defines all Neuro, Thoracic, Abdominal and Peripheral Vasculature

Operates digital imaging equipment and enters all pertinent data to IDX, Imaging Suite and Picture Archiving Communication System Imaging Management Systems

Obtain and reconstruct 3-deminsonal images and digital subtraction angiography

Performs quality control tests of equipment and notifies leadership and appropriate maintenance personnel of irregularities

Monitor dose reporting of high levels of radiation due to the length and complexity of the procedures

Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned and sterilized and in working order

Maintains patient scheduling grease board for procedures as well as follow up documentation

Shares responsibility for ordering interventional supplies and maintaining appropriate levels of on hand supplies

Responsible for all Quality Improvement documentation

Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications

Qualification

Interventional RadiologyDigital ImagingRadiologic TechnologyPatient CareQuality ControlCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

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

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

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