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Geisinger

Radiology Assistant Student-Ultrasound

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What they do

A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.

$36,293 / year median in Pennsylvania

-0% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Summary Assists Radiology Technologist staff in providing non-technical support to the various departments of Radiology. Expedites care through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. Job Duties Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transports patients to appropriate imaging areas. Answers telephone calls for area and routes call appropriately. Performs clerical functions as required and requested. Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations. Observes a patient when required. Assists in patient positioning and lifting and transporting when needed. Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked. Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care. Effectively uses Radiology Information System. Maintains confidentiality and an ethical relationship with all patients and medical records. Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree medical imaging program with intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible. ​ 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 Details Candidate must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree medical imaging program with intention of hospital-based radiologic school enrollment when eligible. ​ Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
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.
SAFETY:
We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and 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. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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.