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Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist - Mt. Pocono - Full Time - Days - Paupack Pennsylvania
Company: Geisinger Location: Paupack, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 10/30/2024
Job Title: Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist - Mt. Pocono - Full Time - Days Location: Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania Job Category: Diagnostic Services Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Radiology Modality Team Date Posted: 08/29/2024 Job ID: R-66603 Job Summary$7,500 sign on bonus for eligible applicants! this position will specialize in Mammography, XRAY, and DEXA Part-time and full-time positions are eligible for participation in Geisinger's Imaging Technologist Clinical Ladder program. The ladder level you qualify for at hire will be dependent on experience and certifications. Salary commensurate with experience. The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist performs routine and complex imaging exams in assigned modalities which may include a combination of the following dependent on advanced certification and competency: Xray, CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Interventional Radiology. Multi-Modality Imaging technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic exams, use of radiofrequencies, and/or multi-frequency sound waves for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis, interpretation and the performance of imaging exams and procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Multi-Modality Imaging technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy. The Multi-Modality Technologist must be flexible in job assignments, willing and able to learn new skills, and is required to maintain annual competencies in all assigned modalities. Multi-Modality Technologists must actively contribute to patient care across multiple modalities within their scheduled shifts and/or maintain active placement on more than one modality schedule during each pay period. Job Duties - 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. -
- Applying principles of radiation safety, magnetic resonance safety, and/or ultrasound safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
- Assisting the licensed practitioner interventional procedures.
- Performing imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Selecting appropriate imaging parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.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 DetailsThe following certifications needed upon hire: |
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