Radiology Technologist Special Procedures

JOB TITLE:Radiology Technologist Special Procedures

LOCATION: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

DEPARTMENT:Interventional Radiology

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible in performing Interventional, Neuro and Endovascular procedures to include technical, procedural and equipment performance, patient care and education, interfacing with other clinical departments, issue resolution, digital imaging quality and efficiency. Responsible for maintaining department relationships with Radiology Services partners, patients and referring physicians.

Responsible for imaging procedure quality in thoracic, visceral, gastrointestinal, neurologic and peripheral intervention for vascular and nonvascular systems.

Performs imaging procedures in area of expertise. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of their assigned clinical area. Responsible for participating in regulatory requirements of assigned sections.

Works under the direct supervision of the Neuro Interventionalist, Vascular Surgeon, and Interventional Radiologist.

Directly accountable to the Interventional Radiology Team Leader.

Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the Geisinger Health System in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Requires good organizational skills and effective communication skills.

Requires technical expertise in Neuro, Vascular and Invasive anatomy.

Requires the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff in an invasive and / or surgical environment.

Demonstrates computer skills including RIS / PACS, Windows, Internet, Infoweb, GroupWise emails, passwords and security.

Demonstrates flexibility, tact, and ability to perform both independently and as a team member.

Demonstrates initiative and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an approved ARRT training program required. BS ARRT preferred.

ARRT registered or registry eligible required. Registered BS ARRT preferred

Two years’ experience as a registered Radiology Technologist preferred

Prior Interventional Radiology experience in a Trauma facility preferred

Requires six months on-the-job training.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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.

GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: (GWV), located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is an acute care hospital that is licensed for 274 beds, and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus includes the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit, a transplant program and the Brain & Spine Tumor Institute. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is GWV’s ambulatory campus.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.