JOB DESCRIPTION: Cardiac Catheterization Radiology Technologist 

LOCATION: Danville

DEPARTMENT: Cardiovascular Services  

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic/interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures. Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory. 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates effective organizational skills and effective communication skills.

Demonstrates the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff in a fast moving environment.

Demonstrates computer skills including Internet, Infoweb, Outlook emails, EPIC, 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 accredited ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) training program required. BS ARRT preferred.

Radiology registered ARRT required.

Two years’ experience as a registered Radiology Technologist preferred.

Requires one-year on-the-job training.

Completion of the RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) credentialing process within two years of hire.

BLS required. ACLS and PALs required within 3 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is primarily performed in a clinical environment. Must be able to wear lead x-ray protection apparel.

Must be available for on call duty. Must be able to arrive at Geisinger Medical Center within 30 minutes.

Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage/supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic/unit.

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 MEDICAL CENTER: (GMC), located Danville, Pa., the largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital in the region, is licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds in the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.  GMC, a Magnet Hospital, maintains the region’s only Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatrics. GMC offers an array of highly specialized medical and surgical services, including neurosciences, cardiovascular services, transplantation, women’s health (in the Women’s Pavilion), oncology and orthopaedics.  The Hospital for Advanced Medicine serves as an integrated center for the most critical patients. Outpatient services are available on and off 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.